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Monday, April 28, 2014

4-28-14 The Answer Sheet

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Computer troubles mar standardized testing in multiple states
If you are wondering how the high-stakes standardized testing season is going around the country — including field testing of new Common Core-aligned standardized exams — here’s the answer: Not so great. Since millions of kids began taking standardized tests online in March, computer problems have been reported in California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas and Oklahoma […]

Louis C.K.: Common Core makes my kids cry
I don’t think Louis C.K. means this tweet as a joke. My kids used to love math. Now it makes them cry. Thanks standardized testing and common core! — Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014 (If you don’t know who Louis C.K. is, I can’t help you. Google him.)


All Week @ The Answer Sheet 4-26-14
The Answer Sheet:All Week @ The Answer SheetOklahoma school district accepts Bible curriculum that says sinners must ‘suffer’ for disobeying GodA suburban Oklahoma City  public school district has adopted a curriculum for high schools that its backers say uses Bible stories to teach subjects such as history and the arts and that says all sinners must “suffer the consequences” of disobeying God. It