Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core"
Videos of teenagers occasionally "go viral," racking up thousands of views on YouTube. But rarely do they feature discussions of education policy. This video of Ethan Young, a senior at Farragut High School, in Knox County, Tennessee, is an exception. More than two million people have watched this over the past two months, and still counting. I wrote to Ethan Young, and asked if he would share his words with us here, and answer some questions as well. Here is the video of his talk, followed by a transcript of his remarks, and then his responses to my questions.
Ethan Young's Remarks:
In a mere five minutes, I hope to provide insightful comments about a variety of educational topics. I sincerely hope you disprove the research I've compiled.
Here's the history of Common Core. In 2009, the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers partnered with Achieve, Inc., a non-profit that received millions in