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SBAC and Psychometric Testing
Let me just quickly introduce you to Lev Vogystky, the “father of Soviet psychology.” He believed the value of an individual came not from the individual themselves but rather the individual’s place in society. As an individual only exists as a social being, as a member of some social group within whose context he follows the road […]
Step in the Right Direction
In January we brought to the attention of the Senate and House Education Committees the fact that according to Idaho law, school districts could not choose their own curriculum but were bound to what the SBOE approved. Senator Goedde heard our complaint and moved forward to fix the problem. Wednesday, March 5th SB 1377 […]
College and Career Framework
There are a couple of new docs on the resource page. What Does it Really Mean to be College and Work Ready is by Marc Tucker’s National Center for Education and the Economy (NCEE). Mila Wood took the time to highlight some interesting passages. As you read through it you realize that goal was never to […]
Common Core? Not for Idaho!
Valerie Candelaria and Stephanie Zimmerman had the opportunity to be on the Gem State Patriot TV. The first 5 minutes are missing but we just discussed how Common Core came to Idaho. Thank you Gem State Patriot for giving this opportunity.
Christopher Tienken, Raise Questions and Provide Evidence
At the request of Idahoans for Local Education, Christopher Tienken sent written testimony to the House and Senate Education Committee Chairman, Representative DeMordaunt and Senator Goedde. Below is a summary of this testimony. __________________________________________________ The purpose of my testimony is to raise questions and provide evidence. My work on the Common Core has […]
More on Opting Out
Support Idaho Teachers. Opt Out Now! Here is an opt out form we know works. A superintendent in Idaho used it to opt out his children. Simple and easy. Read this article to learn what you’re going to be told by the school. Here are some things you can do to make it easier: Ask , “Show me […]
Where’s Idaho Bound to Common Core
The article below first appeared on Utahnsagainstcommoncore.com I changed all of the necessary links to be relevant to Idaho. By JaKell Sullivan 1) The Four Assurances (or federal reforms) in the 2009 Stimulus Package’s State Fiscal Stabilization Fund—which included common standards, new assessments, teacher evaluations, school grading and data collection systems—signed by Governor Otter and Superintendent Luna. The “assurances” […]
Parents, They are Your Children, Right?
Why is this Parents Rights Bill so important? Just read this anonymous message I received from an Idaho teacher. Received from an anonymous source (someone who fears his/her job of course! What sort of country are we living in??) PLEASE share this email! The testing coordinators for our district went to a training yesterday, and […]
What is Common Core 101 part 4
IS COMMON CORE RESPECTED BY HIGHER ED? 132 professors of Catholic Universities recently wrote a letter denouncing Common Core on both academic and moral grounds. Also: Dr. Anthony Esolen of Providence College in Rhode Island has written: “What appalls me most about the standards … is the cavalier contempt for great works of human art and thought, in […]
What is Common Core 101 part 3
This is the third part of a four part series. The whole article was written by Christel Swasey and can be seen on her website here. IS COMMON CORE RELATED TO STUDENT DATA MINING? Yes. But Secretary Arne Duncan told the American Society of News Editors that opponents make “outlandish claims. They say that the Common Core calls for federal […]
