Tech Thursday: High School Equivalency, CCSS/CTE Style
This post uses North Carolina as a case study showing how high school equivalency testing options GED HiSET and TASC tie into CCSS CTE CCR and community college systems.
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Weekend News: Your Anti CCSS Back To School Wish
Warriors, have no fear, I’ve not converted to the supportive side for “Common Core”. I’m still VERY MUCH opposed. However, as we all know, it is the time of year our schools are gearing up for “Back to School”. For many of us, that means MORE CCSS. During this past week, I shared with you […]
Continue ReadingTech Thursday: Part Two of the HEA, STEM, the Workforce, and America
This post continues the Higher Education Act discussion with a focus on STEM workforce panels higher ed reform outcomes and how policy incentives align with Common Core and career readiness.
Continue ReadingFTF: Update for STEM, Workforce, and the HEA, Part One
Post on STEM, workforce and Higher Education Act policy updates and their CCSS links
Continue ReadingSic’ ‘Em Saturday: Post Secondary Makeover
post highlights concerns about postsecondary education aligning with Common Core and Career Tech pathways
Continue ReadingFOM: Congress 2015
Oh, my dear anti CCSS Warriors, I am SO glad you are still here! We’ve had time to shake the surprise off our faces, get our hearts back to a more healthy rhythm, and, recognize those members of Congress who stood up for our students and voted “NO”. Thankfully, some of the Senators listened to […]
Continue ReadingToday’s the Day! Will ECAA Survive?
Anti CCSS Warriors, the U.S. Senate is set to begin again for the week, today. The “Every Child Achieves Act” will be in the proceedings at some point. Will the Common Core laden legislation survive? Only time will tell. I know all eyes will be on Washington, D. C. As always, C-Span2 will be carrying […]
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