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    Vermont: Second Grade and your state's standards

    Second Grade is built on the national frameworks that most state standards are based on or closely resemble: the Common Core State Standards for math and English language arts, the national K-12 science framework (the Next Generation Science Standards*), and the C3 Framework for social studies. Every lesson lists the standard it teaches.

    Vermont's standards by subject

    English Language Arts

    Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy

    Uses the Common Core State Standards

    Vermont uses Common Core for K-12 ELA, along with the Vermont Early Learning Standards through Grade 3. The Agency of Education page does not give the adoption year.

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    Science

    Next Generation Science Standards*

    Uses the Next Generation Science Standards*Adopted 2013

    The State Board of Education adopted the Next Generation Science Standards* in 2013.

    Official standards (opens in a new tab)

    Social Studies

    College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards

    The state's own standards, informed by the C3 Framework

    The State Board adopted the C3 Framework as Vermont's social studies standards in 2017. The Agency's optional K-8 guide suggests 'The Americas' for Grade 2. This is a guide for district curriculum, not a requirement.

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    Grade 2 topics your state adds or places differently

    We didn't find Grade 2 topics that differ from the national frameworks. Check your state's standards for the latest version.

    Homeschooling in Vermont

    Sources

    Verified: 2026-09-30. Standards change; always check your state's official page.