EducationNews
It’s Not Too Late for States to Reject Common Core
If ever a motto expressed pride in state autonomy, it’s Iowa’s: “Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.” That dedication to local… Read More
EducationCommentary
School Choice Wins, Common Core Loses in Election 2014
Last night’s election results have seismic implications for education policy at both the state and federal levels. Voters sent a message that school choice and… Read More
EducationNews
Middle Schoolers Bored by Common Core’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Seventh grader Kayla Gillman loves math. She doesn’t love Common Core math. Thanks to Common Core, her Sacramento, Calif., middle school, Turlock Junior High, only… Read More
EducationCommentary
6 Steps to Subtract 2 Numbers: Common Core Homework in 1 Photo
For third-graders learning Common Core math in Georgia, there are four ways to subtract—and only four ways allowed. The picture above is just one of the… Read More
EducationCommentary
School Board Tells Homeschool Family Their Curriculum Must Be ‘Guided’ by Common Core Standards
For many public school students, Common Core national standards and tests are being implemented in their classrooms this school year. Yet parent opposition has been… Read More
EducationNews
How Bobby Jindal’s 7-Year-Old Son Outsmarted Common Core
Under the Common Core education standards, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s 7-year-old son was required to explain why 18 + 4 = 22. Speaking yesterday at… Read More
EducationCommentary
Is the AP U.S. History Exam Changing Because of Common Core?
As with much of K-12 education, Advanced Placement exams are affected by Common Core. Certain AP courses are being redesigned to better match the Common… Read More
EducationNews
County That Voted Against Common Core and Standardized Tests Reverses Decision
One of the largest school districts in the nation voted last week to reverse a decision opting out of all state-required tests, including the federally… Read More
EducationCommentary
Local News Airs ‘Homework Helper’ Videos for Parents Struggling With Common Core Requirements
“When you and I were in school, we used to just memorize 9 plus 6 equals 15. Not anymore. With the Common Core, students need… Read More
EducationNews
Bobby Jindal Suit Says Obama ‘Scheme’ Forced Common Core Education Standards on Louisiana, Other States
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal today sued the Obama administration over Common Core, contending that federal officials unlawfully coerced Louisiana and other states into adopting the increasingly… Read More
