The NC Supt. Responds to the Lt. Gov.'s Questions About the Common Core
…or does she? On July 18, I posted a video in a post titled NC Lt. Gov. Forest Expresses Concerns and Questions
Category: CCSS State Costs
Technology Requirements for Common Core Assessments Released, But Not Costs
The Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) released their technology requirements last week. The Smarter Balanced Assessment
“Supplement, Not Supplant” Requirement Leaves States in a Bind
Unintended consequences, they always exist with well-meaning, but poorly thought out plans. The NCLB waivers and the Race to the Top funds
Education Without Representation
Sherena Arrington with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation wrote a great piece entitled, “An Uncommon Approach to Costly Common Core Education Standards.”
Common Core Standards Cost Exceeds RTTT Stimulus Funds
The Obama Administration spent an unprecedented $4.35 billion in Stimulus money to create an incentive for states to join the Common Core Standards
Common Core Standards Aren't Cheap
Common Core Standards Aren’t Cheap JANUARY 2012 Education Reporter
MONEY TALKS; EDUCATION WALKS
MONEY TALKS; EDUCATION WALKS Doug Lasken December 15, 2011 FlashReport
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
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
Implementing Common Core Could Cost States $30 Billion
Implementing Common Core Could Cost States $30 Billion RACHEL SHEFFIELD November 28, 2011 Heartlander