Changes urged for Mass. schools
Education official wants adoption of US standards
The state’s commissioner of elementary and secondary education recommended yesterday that Massachusetts replace its highly regarded academic standards for English and math with a uniform set of national standards that could lead to major changes in standardized testing.
The recommendation by Mitchell Chester sparked a mix of praise and condemnation around Beacon Hill and on the campaign trail, following months of speculation across the state and nation over whether Massachusetts would join other states in adopting standards that outline what material should be taught in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Chester, other education officials, and Governor Deval Patrick had said they would not support the so-called Common Core Standards if they were not as
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