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A brief article titled As Students Refuse Tests, Washington Superintendent Warns Of Consequences has an audio clip with parts of an interview with Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Dorn. The article says SPI Dorn does not like the phrase “opt-out”. … Continue reading
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The above is the press release with Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Randy Dorn’s statements about assessment opt outs. SPI Dorn says statewide testing is important. It may be important, but for whom? For the students and parents who won’t … Continue reading
‘The Revolution Band’ from Massachusetts perform “Common Core Revolution”. Original music by The Beatles (duh). Lyrics: We say we want a Revolution Well you know, we all hate Common Core You tell me it’s a school solution Well you know, … Continue reading
Here is a video presentation about the Common Core State Standards. It is loaded with information. The script of the video is provided below so you can easily read the sections that are of most interest to you. Hot links … Continue reading
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Congressional Leadership Is Bull-Rushing Through HR5, the 600 Page Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (rebranded the “Student Success Act”) The House votes on it this week. Call your Representative and call the Speaker of the House and tell them … Continue reading
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IN SPOKANE: Common Core Seminar Tuesday, August 5 6:30-8:30pm Inside Spa Zenaida (north end) 23801 E. Appleway Ave. Liberty Lake, Wa 99019 It’s time to bring back local decision-making in education, protect the privacy of our children and let great … Continue reading
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A team in Georgia has put together a smartphone app to inform people about the Common Core State Standards. The app is available for Android, Kindle and iOS devices. You can find more information about the app at http://www.AboutCommonCore.com. Here … Continue reading
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This is a piece that should have been published here back in October when it was written. Instead, it was first published at Common Core: Education Without Representation. Even though old news by now, recent comments by Arne Duncan make … Continue reading
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Press Release: November 19, 2013 FACEBOOK – Miffed Mothers from around the country have their collective hands on their hips in response to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s foot in mouth indictment of “white, suburban moms.” Just two days … Continue reading
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