Final Michigan House Budget Strips Common Core Funding
The conference committee dealing with the Michigan Department of Education funding released a conference report that left in language written by State Representative Tom McMillin (R-Rochester Hills) that blocks funding for the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. The House shortly after took up the bill and passed the language again.
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan accused lawmakers of “playing politics” with education after the conference committee’s vote Tuesday morning.
Additionally, an email purportedly sent to principals and superintendents by Martin Ackley, director of the MDE’s office of public and government affairs, stated that without full implementation of the Common Core standards, the state’s waiver from federal No Child Left Behind standards was at risk and all Michigan schools were in danger of failing to make
The conference committee dealing with the Michigan Department of Education funding released a conference report that left in language written by State Representative Tom McMillin (R-Rochester Hills) that blocks funding for the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. The House shortly after took up the bill and passed the language again.State Superintendent Mike Flanagan accused lawmakers of “playing politics” with education after the conference committee’s vote Tuesday morning.Additionally, an email purportedly sent to principals and superintendents by Martin Ackley, director of the MDE’s office of public and government affairs, stated that without full implementation of the Common Core standards, the state’s waiver from federal No Child Left Behind standards was at risk and all Michigan schools were in danger of failing to make
Action Alert for Kansas
From Dr. Walt Chappell:
There is a Plan B taking shape to defund the CCS by the Kansas Legislature before they adjourn for the year. Their legislative session is due to end this Friday.
If you and your networks can assist with emails sent to the personal accounts of both House and Senate members, they will be greatly appreciated. (See the email lists attached.)
A group of grassroots supporters of stopping the CCS are making the trip to Topeka tomorrow. So, emails sent tonight, tomorrow and Thursday will be most effective in getting the votes we need. Below are some talking points which are making the most impact.
Thanks again for your assistance. Who knows, Kansas may be the first state to actually stop the
Indiana Legislature Playing Monday Morning Quarterback?
The Times of Northwest Indiana wrote an editorial yesterday opining that the Common Core State Standards not be set aside even though the implementation was paused.
Indiana has reset the clock on joining the Common Core Standards initiative, with the Legislature overruling the State Board of Education and delaying implementation by at least one year while lawmakers play Monday morning quarterbacks this summer.The Common Core standards would replace the current Indiana Academic Standards, and for good reason.The Common Core national standards were developed not by the federal government but by a national group of educators. The standards have been adopted in 45 states.There are some valid concerns about the new standards, but there are concerns about the existing