Sic’ ‘Em Saturday: Ed Leaders Aligned Standards?!
Post on how education leaders support aligned standards and influence Common Core spread
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WYBI: “STEM to STEaM”, Ties to Common Core, Pt. 1
Some months ago, I shared with you that I’d dug into how STEM and Common Core are related. It’s not a popular subject. Why? Most folks don’t want to see how the two are directly hinged together. However, if we’re going to effectively FIGHT CCSS, we must know all the places it lurks! Did you […]
Continue ReadingRMT: Connected to the Core?
Today’s “Riddle Me This” is all about a new effort accredited by AdvancED (so CCSS friendly it’s downright shameful) and growing in NC. We’ll also delve into which other states are involved. The Context: Many of us who are fighting CCSS, have already been able to connect the dots between AdvancED and CCSS. However, I […]
Continue ReadingSic’ ‘Em Saturday: Using Community Colleges for More ‘Core’
how community colleges are tied to Common Core alignment, dual enrollment, career pathways and policy recommendations
Continue ReadingMonday Musings: HR5 Rally Tonight!
It’s a great day to be preparing for the Twitter Rally tonight to take down the CCSS laden HR5 Bill. Yesterday I shared with you, from my extensive research what points to make AGAINST the “Student Success Act”. Today, however, I’m sharing with you what those who support the toxic bill have to say. Support […]
Continue ReadingFTF: CCSS ‘Pearsonites’, at Your Higher Ed Campuses Now!
ccss pearsonites at your higher ed campuses examines pearson campus ambassador programs and corporate influence on education policy in colleges
Continue ReadingFOM: The CCSSO’s Hungry Eyes
This is a special Fib-o-Meter Friday for those of us opposed to Common Core Standards and all that goes with them. Come along with me as we look at the truths, fallacies, and other mutterings from the Council of Chief State School Officers from this past week’s gathering. Set Your Minds: In order to frame […]
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