Renewing the Fight to Stop Common Core
As state legislatures across the country are starting new sessions I thought it would be a good time to highlight how the fight to stop the Common Core State Standards is being renewed in state capitols. 2013 was the first round and now we are entering the second, the bell has run. The pressure is mounting, so much so, that Governor Mary Fallin (R-OK) who chairs the National Governors Association, spoke out in defense of the Common Core. They are expecting a big fight this year. Governors are under a lot of pressure.
This is not exhaustive if there is a bill, etc. that I missed be sure to mention it in the comments.
I pointed out yesterday how Kentucky now has a couple of bills and will be marked appropriatelyon our map when it gets updated. If your map is not listed and there are bills that have been filed be sure to email James and me (James is the guy who does the map).
Tennessee lawmakers are gearing up again offering legislation to delay the Common Core which is being implemented in schools in the Volunteer State this year.
Around a dozen House Republicans, according to Rep. Rick Womick, R-Rockvale, are united