FOM: A “New” CCS (Coalition for Community Schools)
Post on Coalition for Community Schools and CCSS influence in education reform
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Tech Thursday: Hunting for CCSS/CTE
Hunt Institute has a long history of being Common Core supportive. While it appears all anti CCSS eyes are on the HR5 (the re-authorization of the NCLB), it’s been proven via documents that the HEA re-authorization is just as CCSS tied! Both have been re-authorized in almost the same time periods since their original passing […]
Continue ReadingTech Thursday: Difference Between Careers
In our fight against Common Core, we’ve learned that it’s a lie to think CC is only for K-12. We’ve learned it’s before K and after 12th. So, what IS the difference between a Career Cluster and a Career Pathway? They are both Common Core aligned. I often thought they were the same thing, just […]
Continue ReadingMonday Musings: CCSS Subjective/Objective
Let 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 ReadingFOM Friday: CCSS and Test Prep
Common Core Standards are everywhere. We know this is “Total Truth”. However, have you heard of this one service designed to help your student ace the ACT or SAT? Let’s start the Fib-o-Meter!! “Testive”: I found this company on my smartphone as I was scrolling through my Facebook. The ad featured an adorable fox with […]
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Tech Thursday: National Career Pathways Network
This post highlights National Career Pathways Network updates including federal agency commitment letters tied to WIOA plus examples of national groups pushing community college workforce initiatives like AACC Plus 50.
Continue ReadingTech Thursday: The Latest Faux Pas in Education, Workforce
At the last NC Academic Standards Review Commission meeting; the topic of Common Core Standards was ripe in the air; the members were gathered, each with much care. When one member, much to his own delight says, “We need to do this right– consult those who work, who own businesses; Without them, we face an […]
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