Monthly Archives: January 2011

Washington Does Not Need or Want the Common Core State Standards

Posted on January 30, 2011 by J.R. Wilson

Are you in favor of lowering the quality of math education in the state of Washington? Are you in favor of turning local control of our schools over to people outside of Washington? Are you in favor of letting unknown … Continue reading →

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CCSS: Ask legislators to BLOCK permanent adoption

Posted on January 25, 2011 by J.R. Wilson

Block the Permanent Adoption of the Common Core State Standards in Washington State To all who oppose the Common Core State Standards: Now is the time to let the legislature know how you feel. The first bill authorizing the permanent … Continue reading →

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Better Educational Services or a Power Grab?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by J.R. Wilson

Parents, taxpayers, and all other citizens of the State of Washington should pay close attention to Governor Gregoire’s proposed reform plan to form one consolidated state education agency. If this issue concerns you, please express your concerns to your legislators. … Continue reading →

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Race to the Top Funds to be used to Purchase Apple iPads in North Carolina

Posted on January 3, 2011 by J.R. Wilson

Some schools districts in North Carolina plan to use Race to the Top grant funds to purchase iPads for students and faculty. Is this a wise expenditure of funds? North Carolina will receive $399 million total in Race to the … Continue reading →

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