The Morning After: CCSS Lives On
Anti CCSS Warriors, it has been said that there is nothing new in life. Last night we saw our U.S. […]
Tech Thursdays
From the Files Tuesday
The CCSS Machine: ‘One Ring to Rule Them All’
Anti CCSS Warriors, for today’s “From the File” article, I am borrowing from the “Lord of the Rings”. We MUST
Weekend News
Weekend News: Training for Assessments, Pearson Style
Yes, anti CCSS Warriors, we know how toxic the CCSS aligned assessments are. We also know how life altering those
From the Files Tuesday
FTF: PreK Research: CCSS, CBE, and a Host of Others
Post on PreK research and how CCSS and CBE influence early childhood policy
Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursday: CCSS/CTE Low Down
Sometimes even the most seasoned anti CCSS Warrior needs a refreshment in purpose. I know, I do. Lately, however, I’ve
Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursday: Online Learning for Everything?
This post highlights how online courses and digital resources can quietly connect back to the CCSS Machine using examples like Middlebury Interactive Languages K12 Inc ties and the We Are Teachers site then shares practical steps to snoop and verify curriculum sources.
Monday Musings
Monday Musings: IDEA: When Good Goes CCS/CTE Bad
Post on how IDEA intersects with Common Core policies and unintended reform effects
Weekend News
Weekend News: CCSS School Officials Alignment
While our attention is focused on the re-authorization efforts of the CCSS/CTE, data mining, high stakes assessments laden HR5, S1177
From the Files Tuesday
FTF: Recaps for Anti CC Warriors
Face it, anti CCSS/CTE Warriors, we’ve come a long way together. We also face much more activity before we can