Common Core, which is currently enacted in forty-five states, outlines math and reading standards in order for students to be career and college ready. However, in today’s work force, career and college ready skills demand more than the mastery of reading and math. According to the Hart Research Associates, ninety-five percent of employers agree that … Continue reading
Critics from both ends of the spectrum have attacked the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for a number of reasons. “They are a ploy for the federal government to spread its agenda, pollute the minds of children, and diminish teachers’ role in educating!” “They eliminate teacher autonomy and creativity in the classroom!” “They give corporate … Continue reading
Every student in American schools is taught that the Constitution is the law of the land. So, why doesn’t the federal government understand this? The Department of Education has been working to institute a national common core on what is taught in schools around the country. This national common core usurps a state’s right to … Continue reading
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