informing and fighting back against education overreaches to save hearts and souls
Imagine, if you will…a society where those diplomas we worked so hard to earn are rendered useless. A society where Common Core has so overtaken us, we work for the credential authorized card. It’s not that far fetched. Watch this short video produced by the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research): http://youtu.be/mvmrwEUEdvo NCCER […]
Continue ReadingRecently, one of my fellow anti-Common Core Warrior friends in Colorado shared with me (along with others on Facebook) about ICAPs and Colorado. Individual Career and Academic Plans combine not only Common Core Standards, but Workforce, College Career Readiness, Career Tech Education AND IEPs (for those with learning disabilities)! So, being who I am, I […]
Continue ReadingToday’s “Fib-o-Meter” Friday is a quest to see if we can find any modern education reform NOT impacted by Common Core Standards from just a few of those in the ‘education’ business. First up, Nellie Mae Foundation: Maybe you’ve heard of Nellie Mae? Maybe you haven’t. Nellie Mae hangs out in the upper eastern side […]
Continue ReadingAnti CCSS Warriors, in the recent days, we have heard the words straight from Congress how the newly passed ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) is a ‘Christmas present’ to the children of America. I could NOT disagree more, as I am sure you share this viewpoint. We, the anti CCSS Warriors, have uncovered just how […]
Continue ReadingYesterday, we looked at the plans the President is desiring to have in place for education in America. We may see that Congress’ budget decisions may OR may not align with the CCSS, CTE, CCR (Common Core State Standards, Career Tech Education, and College/Career Readiness) agenda embedded in those plans. However, we must leave NO […]
Continue Reading**Important note: As of this post, this delves into the President’s education budget NOT the Congressional one where reports have stated no Race to the Top or little for Common Core. We need to know what this report shares as there is SO much more to consider. As with anything in the fed ed reform, […]
Continue ReadingToday’s “Tech Thursday” post has us look up close at the big name Common Core aligned publishers and their venture into the educational realm beyond high school. Post Secondary Textbook Publishers: Cengage Learning, supports Career and Technical students. They also participate in the SkillsUSA competitions (secondary and post secondary schools: public, proprietary, or private). Aside from Cengage […]
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