data mine – Common Core Diva

Have you heard of Educause before? Did you know it has deep roots into Common Core? Would it surprise you to know they are fast and furiously working on a project targeting higher education? Well, my friends..sit back and get a brief overview of all of the above. Educause, proudContinue Reading

Tech Thursday: Workforce Commissions, Education, and Common Core

By: Lynne Taylor

On: November 6, 2014

In: Tech Thursdays

Thank you for joining me last night as I went in-depth on the topic of a CCSS aligned work force. It is my hope you were able to glean helpful information to aid your battle in your state. ‘Women on the Wall’ archives each call, so if you missed anything,Continue Reading

Tech Thursday: Blast from our “Workforce” Past

By: Lynne Taylor

On: October 23, 2014

In: Tech Thursdays

Each Thursday, since I began my blog, I’ve devoted Thursdays to the lesser talked about post secondary Common Core aligned schools, curricula, etc. Just recently, a question from CT along the lines of when did the Dept. of Ed. and the Dept. of Labor really join forces to do allContinue Reading

Monday Musings: If I Were on a Repeal Common Core Committee

By: Lynne Taylor

On: October 20, 2014

In: Monday Musings

If you’ve been following the news in NC, you are aware we have a “Review Committee” currently studying the Common Core Standards. IF you’ve not been following the NC events, you should..opportunities to hold those in charge accountable for ridding us of the CCSS are abundant. Quick review: First up,Continue Reading

Fib-o-meter Friday: History of CCS

By: Lynne Taylor

On: September 12, 2014

In: Fib-o-Meter Friday

Okay, it’s Friday again, which means it’s time to break out the “Fib-o-meter”!! This week’s list of statements for you to rate and/or use when helping others learn more about Common Core is below. Like last week, after reading each ‘fact’ or ‘fib’, plot in on the Meter in theContinue Reading