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Category Archives: Federalized Education
Education Reform Protests See Growth
An interesting post by Valerie Strauss at The Washington Post’s education blog, The Answer Sheet. Strauss notes the increasing number of protests against standardized testing. She wrote: It is too early to call it a full-fledged revolt; Washington D.C. has … Continue reading
Federal Education Spending Discussed During Obamacare Supreme Court Hearing
There was an enlightening exchange about the federal involvement in education between Justice Samuel Alito and U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli during the Obamacare oral arguments before the Supreme Court last month. Education Week reported on why the topic came … Continue reading
Do We Need the U.S. Department of Education?
Nope… great article in Imprimis, the monthly publication of Hillsdale College, written by Charles Murphy of the American Enterprise Institute. Money quote… As far as I can determine, the Department of Education has no track record of positive accomplishment—nothing in the national numbers on … Continue reading
Jon Huntsman: We’ll Be Better Off If Education Policy Is Pushed to the Local Level
I watched the video of yesterday’s blogger’s briefing at The Heritage Foundation with former Utah Governor and Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman. Rob Bluey of The Heritage Foundation asked Governor Huntsman the first question after he gave his opening remarks about … Continue reading
Posted in Candidates on Education, Education at State Level, Federalized Education, School Choice
Tagged charter schools, Heritage Foundation, homeschooling, Jon Huntsman, national education standards, No Child Left Behind, private schools, Rob Bluey, school choice, U.S. Department of Education
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Federal takeover of instruction will cost Washington state more than $300 million—new exit strategy for states emerges
Federal takeover of instruction will cost Washington state more than $300 million—new exit strategy for states emerges December 3, 2011 by Liv Finne Washington Policy Center
Cost of Common Core Standards will be $800 million in California, $300 million in Washington state
Cost of Common Core Standards will be $800 million in California, $300 million in Washington state November 10, 2011 by Liv Finne Washington Policy Center
Implementing Common Core Could Cost States $30 Billion
Implementing Common Core Could Cost States $30 Billion RACHEL SHEFFIELD November 28, 2011 Heartlander
New Standards, Familiar Problems
The following op-ed is the John Locke Foundation’s Daily Journal for Friday, October 28, 2011: If you thought the federal No Child Left Behind law was bad, you haven’t seen anything yet. Next year, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction … Continue reading
Posted in CCSS Content, CCSSI Influence Forces, Common Core Assessments, Common Core State Standards, Federalized Education, National Curriculum?, Race to the Top, SBAC
Tagged Council of Chief State School Officers, Durham Public Schools, Education Next, Educational Researcher, Eric Becoats, National Governor, North Carolina
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Bachmann Would Repeal All Federal Education Law
Oh that is music to my ears. In a phone interview I had with Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on Saturday she told me that not only would she repeal the Race to the Top program which has foisted common core … Continue reading
Turning Off the Lights at the Federal Department of Education
From The Des Moines Register: “I want to close down the fed Department of Education, turn off lights, lock the doors and instead keep all that money in Iowa,” Bachmann said, to cheers. Bachmann said education concerns were what prompted … Continue reading
Feds bullying states to use its standards
Feds bullying states to use its standards Jane Robbins and Betty Peters September 30, 2011 Atlanta Journal Constitution Having long ago exhausted his patience with the Constitution, President Barack Obama has officially announced that his Department of Education is unilaterally … Continue reading
With Waivers, National Standards Anything but Voluntary
With Waivers, National Standards Anything but Voluntary Lindsey Burke September 26, 2011 The Foundry The Heritage Foundation Now, the conditions-based NCLB waivers, with their requirement for national standards, get to the heart of the matter: The Common Core State Standards … Continue reading
Viewpoints Common Core Standards
Viewpoints Common Core Standards Gary Palmer September 23, 2011 Alabama Policy Institute The federal government already has too much control over too much of the daily lives of Alabama families without also tying the future of Alabama’s children to the … Continue reading
Obama’s Ill-advised NCLB Waivers
Obama’s Ill-advised NCLB Waivers By Lindsey Burk September 23, 2011 National Review
My Testimony on National Standards before US House
My Testimony on National Standards before US House Sept. 21, 2011 Jay P. Greene’s Blog As I mentioned yesterday, I testified before the US House Subcommittee on Early Education, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Here is the written testimony I submitted: … Continue reading
Returning Educational Policy to the States Empowers Parents and Restores the Constitution
Jane Robbins, a senior fellow with American Principles in Action, had a piece published at The Public Discourse which was part of their 2012 Election Symposium. Her thesis: Presidential candidates in the 2012 election must be prepared to protect the … Continue reading
Publicizing the Hidden Costs of the National Standards Push
Publicizing the Hidden Costs of the National Standards Push Lindsey Burke 09/12/2011 The Heritage Foundation
PEARSON, SANDY KRESS FILL THEIR POCKETS
PEARSON, SANDY KRESS FILL THEIR POCKETS – BY DONNA GARNER — 9.7.11 LibertyLinked Pearson, the largest education publishing company in the world, stands to make billions from the Obama administration’s Common Core Standards/Race to the Top which is the federal … Continue reading
Tax Dollars Fuel Unlawful Nationalized Curriculum, Parent-Bypass
Tax Dollars Fuel Unlawful Nationalized Curriculum, Parent-Bypass BEVERLY K. EAKMAN 08 AUGUST 2011 New American Federal spending for K-12 education increased by approximately 1,050 percent between 1970 and 2009 (the most recent years for which firm figures exist). But public … Continue reading
National “Common Core” Standards
National “Common Core” Standards by Marcia June 2011 What Would tThe Founders Think?
Next Steps for Federal Education Legislation
Next Steps for Federal Education Legislation As Congress ponders the next steps in reauthorizing education legislation, Grover “Russ” Whitehurst, director of the Brown Center on Education Policy, discusses the forces and factions involved in educational reform at the federal level, … Continue reading
Officials weigh entering Race to the Top early childhood education contest
Officials weigh entering Race to the Top early childhood education contest JIM MYERS World Washington Bureau 8/24/2011 Tulsa World From Oklahoma, both Gov. Mary Fallin and state Superintendent Janet Barresi expressed concern that the competition could leave the state in a … Continue reading
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Tom Pauken on the Decentralization of Discretionary Spending
Tom Pauken, author of Bringing America Home and chair of the Texas Workforce Commission, discussed the decentralization of discretionary spending during a speech at the Eastside Conservative Club in Altoona, IA. He mainly discusses education spending. Texans seem to understand … Continue reading
Solution for Florida Education
Solution for Florida Education Truth About Education (TEA) in Florida TEA forEducation Karen Schoen, Education Assessment Committee
Learning from the Bay State’s mistake
Learning from the Bay State’s mistake By James Stergios & Lindsey Burke 07/25/2011 James Stergios is executive director of The Pioneer Institute. Lindsey Burke is an education policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation. They are co-hosts of an event, National … Continue reading
Two States Defy DC on No Child Left Behind
Two States Defy DC on No Child Left Behind Michael Maharrey July 6, 2011 Tenth Amendment Center
Lessons from High-Performing Countries
Lessons from High-Performing Countries Secretary Duncan’s Remarks at National Center on Education and the Economy National Symposium MAY 24, 2011 The first is the state-led design and adoption of higher, internationally benchmarked academic standards—and the development of a new generation … Continue reading
The Dangerous Intersection of National Standards and Vouchers
The Dangerous Intersection of National Standards and Vouchers Imposing a Federal Curriculum on Private Schools – Why Voucher Programs that Require State Tests Are So Dangerous Education Liberty Watch June 20th, 2011 Wichita Observer
Neal McCluskey: School czar flunks civics
Neal McCluskey: School czar flunks civics NEAL MCCLUSKEY July 10, 2011 The Orange County Register The burning question right now is what authority the U.S. Secretary of Education has to release states from NCLB’s requirements. It’s a topic brought to … Continue reading
Mack: Race to Top costs states, endangers democracy
Mack: Race to Top costs states, endangers democracy JOE MACK Jul. 13, 2011 The State We have a malignancy feeding on our democracy, and we have few leaders willing to fight it.
Warts Already Showing — Common Core Standards/Race to the Top
Warts Already Showing — Common Core Standards/Race to the Top Donna Garner 7.13.11 EducationViews.org
Protect Our Children from the Feds
Protect Our Children from the Feds Donna Garner APRIL 13, 201 EducationNews
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Video on the Common Core State Standards Initiative
Video on the Common Core State Standards Initiative Thompson Statement: Hearing on Common Core Education Standards Committe on Education and Labor Full Committee Hearing Dec. 8, 2009
“Jeb Bush’s Education Foundation Makes Unsupported Claims, Ignores Facts to Push Agenda”
“Jeb Bush’s Education Foundation Makes Unsupported Claims, Ignores Facts to Push Agenda” Posted on June 30, 2011 by Bob Sikes Scathing Purple Musings
Review of Florida Formula for Student Achievement: Lessons for the Nation
Review of Florida Formula for Student Achievement: Lessons for the Nation William J. Mathis (University of Colorado at Boulder) June 30, 2011 National Education Policy Center NEPC This is a review of: Florida Formula for Student Achievement: Lessons for the … Continue reading
Confusion over National Standards
Confusion over National Standards Greg Forster June 24, 2011 Jay P. Greene’s Blog
School Turnarounds Get New Emphasis Within Ed. Dept.
School Turnarounds Get New Emphasis Within Ed. Dept. Michele McNeil June 22, 2011 Education Week
Republican Challenges Administration on Plans to Override Education Law
Republican Challenges Administration on Plans to Override Education Law SAM DILLON June 23, 2011 The New York Times
Texas Pulling Out of Council of Chief State School Officers
Texas Pulling Out of Council of Chief State School Officers Sean Cavanagh on June 22, 2011 Education Week
Perry’s Education Agenda: Too Small for Texas?
Perry’s Education Agenda: Too Small for Texas? Joy Pullman June 21, 2011 National Review Online