Remarkable statement - truth matters not:
"It's exciting to see 45 states voluntarily adopting common college and career ready expectations for students -- it makes the U.S. globally competitive, is embraced by teachers, and is unleashing an avalanche of innovation. The new Common Core State Standards give all students a shot at college and family wage jobs." --Tom Vander Ark
Exciting?
Voluntarily?
Globally competitive?
Embraced by teachers??? - Master teachers are leaving because they know how damaging this is for children and teacher effectiveness.
Listen to Kris Nielsen take that statement apart @the chalkface radio here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chalkface/2013/05/22/special-episode-on-common-core-w-kris-nielsen
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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