I think that the Common Core

I think that the Common Core has plenty of positives to offer, but I think it is extremely daunting as a teacher to think about changing what and how you have been teaching for your career. I'm a new enough teacher where I don't have my old bag of tricks ready to pull out and re-use year after year, and I am refreshed to have new standards that require more depth for my students, but far shorter list of concepts.
New Jersey is just implementing the Common Core starting Sept 2013, so I have not been required to make the complete shift yet, but my biggest fear is not having the appropriate, or enough materials to help my students find the success that I would like. I'm sure, however, that as time goes by, more will be available, and hopefully, that will help to convince teachers we are doing the best thing possible for our students--preparing them for college and their careers!