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More Christopher Tienken
Christopher Tienken, an assistant professor of education administration at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, spoke with the Journal about the Common Core standards. Listen as he not only explains Common Core, but defends the American Education system. http:// Watch live streaming video from poughkeepsiejournal at livestream.com
Dr. James Milgram
Dr. Milgram, an accomplished mathematician, was on the Common Core Validation Committee. He refused to give his endorsement to the standards. Here he is on a conference call for New York.
#StopCommonCore Facebook Profile Picture Blast
From Truth in American Education You are encouraged to change your Facebook prolife picture to a “Stop Common Core” picture this week from November 12th to November 15th. We use our profile pictures to reflect who we are, what we love and what are passions are. So why not use it to show our opposition […]
Common Core or Coercion
KBOI channel 2 and Brian Morrin did some great research and reporting on Common Core earlier this week. There was only one problem during about the last 10 seconds of the story. Can you spot it? Thank you Brian and Channel 2.
They’re Freeeeeee
Mila Wood Revisiting props 1,2,3. Can I interest any of you in some unfunded mandates?? “They are freeeeeeee” Proposition 3: puts computers first, students and teachers last Proposition 3 is a largely unfunded state mandate that forces local schools to spend millions on expensive technology before they spend money reducing the size of overcrowded classes, […]
Idaho School Board Contact
Please remember to contact your local school board members to encourage them to vote no on Resolution #2. We don’t want our children to be used as guinea pigs. Stop Common Core in Idaho! Idaho School districts in Alphabetical Order: Aberdeen School District #58 American Falls School District #381 Arbon Elementary District #383 Avery District […]
“You’re looking at me as though I’m weird…”
I thought this was a very interesting take on Common Core. From Utahns Against Common Core Guest Post by Tammy Jensen who attended the Cedar City debate last week. “You’re looking at me as though I’m weird. My [Goodness]! Are you so out of touch with most of America, most of which believes in […]
Opt-outs ‘R Us
So you’ve been learning about Common Core, talking to your neighbors and writing your congressman and now you want to DO something. In his book, Children of the Core, author Kris L. Nielsen gives some actions anyone can take to stage a peaceful revolution against Common Core. One step he recommends is, “Stop Participating –Opt Out […]
STOP SAYING YOU’RE “JUST A MOM”!
This is by Jenni White, a super mom from Oklahoma. I had the opportunity to meet this amazingly smart and dedicated warrior mom while in Texas the end of August. I’m pleased to be among the ranks of women like her who are bringing all of the insidiousness that is called Common Core to light. […]
Chamber of Commerce and Common Core
Have you wondered why the Chamber of Commerce is promoting Common Core? Upon doing a little research you can easily figure out why. One of their major affiliates received grant money from the Gates Foundation in the name of supporting Common Core. So, now when you hear that the Chamber of Commerce supports Common Core, you can just remember […]
