As college- and career-ready standards come on line, teachers, administrators, parents and communities working together to align these standards with curriculum, instruction and assessment. To help those committed to the standards ensure the proper implementation, the Learning First Alliance is spotlighting those communities that are working hard to get Common Core implementation right. This podcast tells their stories.

Welcome to Education on Tap, a podcast brought to you by Teach For America. Informative, informal, and a little fun, our show is meant to be a conversation starter, not an authority. Pop in your headphones and jam with today's education thought leaders, hear stories from classrooms across the country, and become a part of the national conversation. Sit down, have a drink, and let's talk education.