Pioneer Institute: Setting the Record Straight on Common Core (Part 1)
In Part One of this series, Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim Stergios talks about the basis for education reform in Massachusetts, and how that state-driven success model differs from Common Core national education standards. He corrects some of the myths about Common Core, drawing on Pioneer Institute’s extensive research to show that the national standards were not state-led, violate three federal laws, and will far exceed cost estimates for implementation. For more, visit:http://pioneerinstitute.org/common-core/.
Kansans to Rally Tomorrow in Topeka to Stop Common Core
FYI to our readers in the Sunflower State. Kansans Against Common Core has put together a rally TOMORROW at the State Capitol Building in Topeka. There is also a hearing for HB 2621 with the Kansas House Education Committee. All of the information is below, courtesy of Kristin George:We apologize for the short notice, but hope you will still find time to join us in as we meet and rally in suppo