Has Gov. Pence Just Saved the Common Core in Indiana?
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's selections to the state school board could mean the common core is safe in the state. Read Full Post >
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June 06, 2013
Teacher-Evaluation Troubles Sprout in Maryland; Court Spat Looms
Several districts in Maryland are disagreeing with the state over what their teacher evaluation plans must contain. Read Full Post >
June 04, 2013
U.S. Rep. Roby's Common Core Action May Not Ease State-Level Pressure
Alabama lawmakers opposed to the Common Core State Standards say they will continue their push in the legislature next year. Read Full Post >
May 29, 2013
Michigan Close to Putting Brakes on Common Core in New K-12 Budget
The Michigan House of Representatives approved a final budget on May 28 stripping common-core implementation funds that now heads to the Senate. Read Full Post >
May 20, 2013
Common Core Roundup: News from Georgia, Kansas, and the RNC
Opponents of the Common Core State Standards are pressing their case in Georgia and Kansas, while a Washington business group urges support for the standards. Read Full Post >
May 16, 2013
What's the Deal with Privacy, Common Core, and the Feds in Georgia?
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal reiterated the state's commitment to keep student data private as common core opposition in the state grows. Read Full Post >
May 15, 2013
New Education Secretary on Deck in Pennsylvania to Replace Tomalis
Pennsylvania GOP Gov. Tom Corbett said he will nominate William Harner, a district superintendent in the state, to replace Ron Tomalis as education secretary. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2013
New Attack on Common Core From Pennsylvania Democrats
Pennsylvania Democrats are saying the common core is not being funded properly and could lead to dramatically lower graduation rates. Read Full Post >
May 13, 2013
Common Core and 'Smile Intensity': Together at Last?
As Missouri lawmakers consider requiring a review of the common core, some of its critics link it to a federal report on facial recognition technology. Read Full Post >
May 10, 2013
Common-Core Pushback to the Pushback: Who Has the Political Mojo?
Various opponents of the common core are taking stock of their positions and momentum from both the right and left sides of the aisle. Read Full Post >
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