6 Reasons why the Common Core Standards are a big fail: The facts down and dirty
The Common Core Standards:
- Had zero input from educators in the State of Washington. In fact the Common Core “State” Standards were adopted by Washington State before the standards were completed and reviewed.
- Dumbs down education by teaching to the test and the narrowing of curriculum.
- Requires millions of dollars to provide books, teaching plans, handouts, tests and homework sheets. (See below.) This does not include the necessary upgrading of a school and District’s tech system, the cost of computers, downtime of librarians and teaching staff to proctor the exams and of course, class time.
- Does not allow for the development of creative and critical thinking skills.
- Is high stakes. Low test results could lead to teachers being fired, schools closed or converted into charter schools per Race to the Top requirements. Chicago (Rahm