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Common Core: The extension of the American apology tour
The most widely held belief is that we need the Common Core Standards (CCS) to help American students compete on the international stage. In fact, many claim it is a matter of national security that we adopt these standards to better compete in a global, 21st century environment. Supporters urge states and school districts, “Don’t […]
Governor Pence signs anti-Common Core bill into law
On May 11, 2013 Governor Mike Pence signed HB1427 into law. This law stops further implementation of the Common Core Standards until there is a full vetting of the standards, cost analysis and public meetings held. Hoosiers Against Common Core applauds Governor Pence’s support of this legislation and look forward to a transparent, accurate and […]
Gates on Ted Talks- U.S. should model China’s teacher improvement system
Bill Gates delivered a speech on education for Ted Talks on PBS this week. He started out his speech by talking about the need for America to be more competitive internationally. He claims reforms are needed based on the dismissal rankings of the U.S. in math, science and reading. Among those reforms is a project he […]
How we took down the Common Core
Yesterday’s Indianapolis Star contained a great article by Russ Pulliam entitiled, How Indiana’s grass-roots activists took down the Common Core. It begins: The Common Core academic standards looked like a mighty Goliath when opponents began their opposition last year. Adopted by almost all the states, the standards had powerful backing in Indiana from the state […]
Over 800 people attend anti-Common Core forum!
The size of the crowds that are gathering to learn about the deficiencies of the Common Core are getting bigger and bigger. Just a few weeks ago, I spoke in Ohio at a series of three events that drew a combined total of over 800 buckeyes. It was amazing and inspiring to see so many […]
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