Common Core Info and Research

Closing the Door on Innovation

December 13, 2012 0 Comments
Closing the Door on Innovation

An oldie but a goodie! “Closing the Door on Innovation” was one of the first pieces in the current debate over national standards and a nationalized curriculum. For any one new to the debate, it is a good starting point to gain an understanding of the concerns regarding the common core initiative. Written in response […]

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Common Core Standards’ Devastating Impact on Literary Study and Analytical Thinking

December 11, 2012 0 Comments

Below is an embedded article written by Sandra Stotsky reviewing the Common Core ELA Standards for The Heritage Foundation. Common Core Standards’ Devastating Impact on Literary Study and Analytical Thinking by Sandra Stotsky

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James Milgram Testimony to the Indiana Senate Education Committee

December 6, 2012 29 Comments

Written Testimony for Indiana Senate Education Panel for  Hearing on Senate Bill 373 R. James Milgram, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor Department of Mathematics Stanford University January 23, 2012 1. Why would we want to adopt Common Core Math Standards over Indiana Math Standards? Mathematically, there is no good reason to adopt Common Core Math Standards over the Indiana […]

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How Much Will The Common Core Cost?

December 5, 2012 0 Comments
How Much Will The Common Core Cost?

A study commissioned by Pioneer Institute, American Principles Project and Pacific Research Institute looks at how much the Common Core will cost states.

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Fabio Augusto Milner’s Testimony to Indiana Senate Education Committee

December 5, 2012 1 Comment

Fabio Augusto Milner testified before the Indiana Senate Education Committee to discuss the Common Core Math Standards on January 24, 2012.

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