Two moms and two (or more) problems regarding #commoncore – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

Two moms and two (or more) problems regarding #commoncore – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER:

Two moms and two (or more) problems regarding #commoncore

by Chalk Face, PhD

Kudos to these education activists receiving some notoriety for their anti-common core views in Indiana. After spending four years in the state for graduate school, I can say I’m somewhat familiar with how that state does things.

Although, I have some concerns.

First, not necessarily from an ideological standpoint, I on this day of all days take issue with the “Two Moms” thing. Motherhood does not confer expertise regarding education. To save education, we must also save its professionals. It does not confer expertise on child development, but of the development of YOUR child/children. The implication here is that when “Moms” get pissed, WATCH OUT! 

Second, a broad political consensus is likely necessary, but I’m not feeling much love from conservative opponents to the common core. They are especially hostile to any government intervention in education and are, in my estimation,