(What’s So Special ‘Bout) Rigor, Grit and Standardized Testing?
In his 1979 song, “(What’s So Funny “Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?” Elvis Costello wonders;
So where are the strong
And who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony?
Sweet harmony.‘Cause each time I feel it slippin’ away, just makes me wanna cry.
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding?
Imagine how different education reform and the Common Core State Standards would be if Elvis Costello had been their chief architect and lead writer rather than David Coleman, who infamously declared in April, 2011 at a NY State Department of Education Presentation;
As you grow up in this world you realize people really don’t give a shit about what you feel or what you think.
Rigor vs. Vigor
The Common Core’s exclusive focus on rigorous math and ELA standards may be well intended, but these standards fail to prepare students for the diverse expectations and vigorous challenges of post-secondary learning and working.
According to the Common Core web site;
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