Tag: Common Core
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 […]
What is Common Core 101 part 2
This is the second installation of a four part series. The whole article was written by Christel Swasey and can be seen on her website here WHY DON’T COMMON CORE PROPONENTS WANT STUDENTS TO LEARN MUCH MATH? It costs money to educate beyond minimal workforce training. In this 2013 document put out by the NCEE (National Center […]
What is Common Core 101 part 1
This was written by Christel Swasey. It was originally one article but I have broken it down to four. There is a lot to swallow here but it is well documented. Once again the opponents of Common Core say, “Don’t take our word for it, look at the documents yourself.” What Is Common […]
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. […]
Lies, Damned Lies and the Common Core
This Comes from R.O.P.E. It sounded so familiar I thought I would share with everyone. We’re not alone in Idaho. http://restoreoklahomapubliceducation.blogspot.com/2013/06/lies-damned-lies-and-common-core.html Hopefully, as a writer who frequently enjoyed ‘inheriting’ ideas from others, Mr. Twain won’t despise me too deeply for my turn of phrase. I even hope to think he’d agree! I can’t imagine […]
Jamie Gass on Common Core
Once again thank you to Austin Hill for tackling this humongous subject. As usual, Austin’s not afraid to learn about a tough issue and then take it head on. And thank you to Jamie Gass from the Pioneer Institute for taking the time to briefly explain Common Core. http://www.idahoreporter.com/2013/jamie-gass-with-the-pioneer-institute-of-boston-ma-discusses-inadequacies-of-the-common-core-academic-standards-on-the-austin-hill-show/
Common Core: A Mental Health Professional & Parent’s Perspective
Thank you Dr. Thompson ~ Dear Mrs. Swasey & Mr. Beck: I am writing this note on behalf of your joint request to address issues surrounding the Common Core State Standards Act (CCSS) that is currently in the process of being implemented in the vast majority of our public school systems in the country. By […]
Idaho’s 9-12 Groups Common Core Manual
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I really didn’t ever want to run a website or a blog so there is a pretty steep learning curve I’m dealing with here. But I wanted to post this Manual that a local 9-12 group worked very hard on helping me put together. They are […]
