Author Archive: Heather Crossin
Why NCTM’s “Fuzzy” Math Standards are Wrong for Indiana
Most all will agree that one of the reasons we are having a debate about national standards in this country in the first place, is because of the belief that American students are entering college woefully underprepared. There is a presumption that we must adopt standards that will ensure that students entering college are actually […]
Indiana Common Core Review: A Stacked Deck?
If you were going to the trial of someone accused of murdering a loved one, would it concern you if almost 50% of the jury had signed statements that they believed the accused was innocent? Would you consider such a jury to be “fair” and “neutral?” Would you believe that the “process” of our judicial […]
Common Core Reversal – Are We There Yet?
Last week’s flurry of Common Core articles give us some indication of where Indiana is headed. Our response can best be summed up with the following: “We’ve come a long way, but we aren’t out of the woods yet! The most crucial miles have yet to be travelled, before we cross the finish line.” To fully […]
The Changing Role of Education in America
Hoosiers, like those in a number of other states, have been stuck indoors the last few days, due to record-breaking temperatures and snow. Many have likely put away their Christmas decorations and exhausted projects in the home, which makes this a perfect time to watch some of the videos from the Common Core conference that […]
Dr. Terrence Moore, author of “The Story-Killers,” to Speak January 6th!
In my opinion, one of the greatest developments in the Common Core battle this past year has been the involvement of Hillsdale College professor Dr. Terrence Moore. Any who have had the pleasure of hearing him speak, or who have read his articles, know why I say this. Dr. Moore is more than a great […]
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