EducationNews
Jeb Bush Continues to Face Questions on Support for Common Core
In the weeks since announcing he would explore a presidential run, Jeb Bush has emerged as the early frontrunner for Republicans in 2016. But there’s… Read More
EducationCommentary
Why Even Common Core Supporters Are Changing Their Minds
It’s one thing to experience “buyer’s remorse” when the product is something you can return easily, from new clothes to a set of high-end speakers…. Read More
EducationNews
Watch This 10-Year-Old Explain Common Core to Her School Board: ‘It Stinks’
Elizabeth Blaine, a 10-year-old from New Jersey, doesn’t like Common Core. Why? “Because it stinks,” the fourth-grader told school board members Monday night in Montclair,… Read More
EducationNews
Jeb Bush’s Common Core Problem
Jeb Bush has long advocated for all 50 states to adopt Common Core national standards. Now that the former Florida governor has all but confirmed… Read More
EducationNews
‘Non-Common Core’ for 800, Alex: Math Standards Make a Cameo on ‘Jeopardy!’
The popular TV game show “Jeopardy!” apparently took a subtle jab at the Common Core national education standards. In a special “Kids Week” edition last… Read More
EducationNews
Legislation Lets States Cut Ties Between Common Core and Federal Grants
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has drafted legislation to prohibit the federal government from “mandating, incentivizing or coercing” states to adopt the national education standards known… Read More
EducationCommentary
Watch This 100-Year-Old Teacher Explain Why She Really Hates Common Core
Madeline Scotto, a math teacher in New York City, is no fan of Common Core. “They’re making it more complicated as far as I’m concerned,”… Read More
EducationNews
Why Did He ‘Flip’ on Common Core? Gov. Bobby Jindal Explains
Why did Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal withdraw his support for Common Core national education standards and tests? In the hot seat yesterday on “Fox News… Read More
EducationNews
Lieutenant Governor: Let’s Scrap and Replace Common Core in Mississippi
Common Core in Mississippi might be on the chopping block if Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has his way. Reeves said this week he supports scrapping Common Core… Read More
EducationNews
Two More States Eye Repeal of Common Core
On the heels of Republican victories last week, attempts to replace Common Core with homegrown standards are resurfacing in states across the nation. Most prominently,… Read More
