The Education Year of 2013: The Zombie Apocalypse of Common Core
Dave Barry had an interesting take on the year 2013 by labeling it “the Year of the Zombies”. From his article in the washingtonpost.com: It was the Year of the […]
View ArticleThe Danger of Centralized Data Bases and Use of Biometric Identification
Whatever could go wrong with the data capturing and tracking of students? This article from the NY Times about data tracking of adults gives us a glimpse of concerns of […]
View ArticleDepartment of Education Subtly Threatens Parent Who Wants to Opt Out of...
A mom from South Dakota asked her school district if she could opt her daughter out of the Common Core spring assessments. Her district said it would check with […]
View ArticleSurprise! An Education Technology Company Founder Loves Common Core
The article, No Pain, No Gain: The Common Core will cost millions and lower test scores—and the US should implement it anyway, from this Common Core proponent is similar to […]
View ArticleCommon Common Common Core: I’m More Interested in Knowing “What Do Parents Say”
If you are not familiar with What Does the Fox Say video performed by Ylvis, a Norwegian group, watch it here: It was a viral hit last year and the […]
View ArticleHow Much Does Common Core Implementation Cost in Your State?
Read the headline. That’s a great question and one that hasn’t been completely answered in Missouri. Initially Commissioner Nicastro stated it wouldn’t cost Missouri any additional money but recently...
View ArticleThe Chamber of Commerce’s Presentation to the Missouri State Board of Education
Quote from Chamber President. Then why is the Chamber supporting outcome based educational reform (CCSS)? The Missouri State Board of Education heard Common Core opponents and proponents on January […]
View ArticleCommon Core Mainstream Media Coverage: Poor Journalism or Pure Propaganda?
Why aren’t journalists interested in digging deeper for the FACTS about Common Core? Following is an email from a Missouri taxpayer after a constructive meeting he and others […]
View ArticleTell Me Again: Why Did We Adopt Common Core?
Commissioner Chris Nicastro was appointed as Missouri Education of Commissioner and began her duties officially on August 1, 2009. Governor Jay Nixon unilaterally signed the intent to adopt Common Core...
View ArticleClose Reading Exercise of the Day: The STL Post-Dispatch and Its Lack of...
Postcard from Mound City, May 3 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial Cartoon It’s interesting that the St. Louis Post-Dispatch insists on running editorials, op eds and cartoons supporting Common Core....
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