There will be a Common Core forum in Sioux Falls, SD on Tuesday, September 17. A Common Core discussion will be held during the Siouxland Republican Monthly Business Meeting from 7:00p – 8:30p. It will be held at the Good Samaritan Society, Jerstad Retreat Center (4800 W 57th St. Sioux Falls).
Panelists include:
In favor of the Common Core State Standards:
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Dr. Rick Melmer – former University of South Dakota School of Education Chair, former South Dakota Education Secretary; education consultant
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Dr. Melody Schopp – current South Dakota Education Secretary
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State Senator Phyllis Heineman (R-Sioux Falls)
Those opposed:
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State Representative Jim Bolin (R-Canton)
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State Senator Ernie Otten (R-Tea)
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Shane Vander Hart – American Principles Project/Truth in American Education
The meeting is open to the public, but meeting fees are collected. They are $5/per person for members and $10/ per person for non-members.