In a guest Inservice post, president of Florida ASCD Alina Davis discusses the challenges and successes of Common Core State Standards implementation in her home state. "Replacing workbooks and scripted textbooks with more student-generated, authentic work that keeps students engaged and active is an arduous and time-consuming process that daunts many teachers," but good work is being done across the state, and Davis notes that it's crucial to be "consistent and patient with students and teachers." Learn more.