These revised Social Studies standards align with the College, Career, and Civic Readiness (C3) standards developed in partnership with the National Council for the Social Studies. In addition, the current version of the Learning Standards incorporates the Common Core State Standards and other revisions recommended by Washington's statewide cadre of K-12 social studies teachers. Created by Washington Social Studies teacher leaders, administrators, content experts, civic organizations, and stakeholder groups, these standards reflect the breadth and depth of Social Studies content. Perhaps the most important revision to the Social Studies standards is the movement of Social Studies skills to the forefront. While the former standards (revised in 2008) contained a skills section, the new standards recognize that the ability to understand and apply reasoning skills; apply research; deliberate, form, and evaluate positions are important skills not only for Social Studies, but for success in any discipline. Standards include: (1) Elementary School Standards by Discipline (Grades K-5); (2) Middle School Standards by Discipline (Grades 6-8); and (3) High School Standards by Discipline (Grades 9-12). [Cover title varies: "Social Studies Learning Standards."]