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For this “Would You Believe It?” Wednesday, the latest on how Common Core Standards, the CCSS Machine, and Global Education (aka “Education For All”) intersect. To Begin With: A 1970s Children’s Book about the United Nations: Before we get to the 2030 ‘Roadmap”, you might find it helpful to step back to 1970 for a […]
Continue ReadingThe “Fib-o-Meter” Friday post is taking a moment to honor teachers everywhere. Anti CCSS facts and fallacies will return next week. To all the teachers I serve day in and day out as we stand shoulder to shoulder together to fight Common Core Standards, Career Tech Education, and the CCSS Machine in general, Happy Friday […]
Continue ReadingWill CCSS/CTE (Common Core State Standards/Career Tech Ed really become embedded in the re-authorization of the HEA? Let’s take a trip back in time to see if our answer lies there. The U of P/New America Effort: Back in November of 2014, the University of PA and the New America Foundation hosted a panel discussion […]
Continue ReadingLet me ask you a question, my fellow anti CCSS warriors. When it comes to objective critiques, do you ask yourself or someone very close to you for the help? If you’re like me, you determine to ask someone who ISN’T in your immediate circle of influence. That way I know I can better rely […]
Continue ReadingCommon Core Standards have been proven to be embedded in our post-secondary schools via Career Pathways, Career Tech Ed AND Workforce Training! So what do you do with your legislators who are opposed to Common Core yet are working overtime to ensure Workforces??? North Carolina’s Story: As you know, I’ve been sharing how the state […]
Continue ReadingWelcome Back, Friends! I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break. I know I am ready to once again, pick up my anti Common Core sword and get back in the fight. Today’s post will tackle educational waivers..friend of our educational system??? Or foe to it? Let’s find out. Just what is a waiver? According […]
Continue ReadingHave you ever heard of GSV? I know the company’s heard of you. How? GSV stands for “Global Silicon Valley”. Just what does GSV have to do with education, especially Common Core Standards?! I’m glad you are curious! GSV (Global Silicon Valley) Advisors: This body of advisors helps education ‘entrepreneurs’ and growth companies connect. In […]
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