Florida, Kentucky, and New Jersey are seeking a testing waiver from the U.S. Department of Education under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Overemphasizing Reading as a Skill
Dr. Gary Houchens: “I believe an over-emphasis on reading as a skill has caused schools to neglect social studies, science, and arts in early grades.”
Kentucky Legislature Sends a Common Core Review Bill to Governor
If Kentucky parents hoped for a Common Core repeal bill they will be disappointed by what Senate Bill 1, going to Governor Matt Bevin’s desk, actually does.
(2nd Update) 2017 Legislation on Standards, Assessments, and Data Privacy
Here is a list of legislation filed filed in 2017 in state houses across the nation dealing with standards, local control, assessments & data privacy.
Alexander: Assume You Can Do What You Want Under ESSA
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) to Kentucky lawmakers: Don’t assume you can’t do anything under the Every Student Succeed Act.
Kentucky’s Achievement Gap Increases Five Years Post-Common Core
Kentucky was an earlier adopter of the Common Core State Standards over five years ago. They have seen a widening black-white achievement gap since then.
Dismantling Common Core Is a Top Priority for Kentucky Senate
Kentucky Senate Republicans have made a bill that would dismantle the Common Core State Standards their top priority for the 2016 legislative session.
Common Core Has Improved College Readiness in Kentucky?
If Common Core is working in Kentucky, scores on valid college readiness tests like EXPLORE and PLAN should be increasing. That’s not happening.
Matt Bevin Intends to See Common Core Removed from Kentucky Ed Landscape
GOP Nominee for KY Governor Matt Bevin: “My position on Common Core and its federal encroachment is very public and unequivocal and has never changed.”
Common Core Conflict of Interest in Kentucky Governor’s Race?
Matt Bevin, a Republican candidate running for Governor of Kentucky, promised a Common Core repeal, but owns part of company that supports the standards.