The Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 880 Monday that would place a two-year delay on the use of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Exams, as a graduation requirement.
Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Delays Implementation of Common Core
Governor Tom Corbett has ordered a delay in implementing the Common Core State Standards. Via PennLive: Department of Education spokesman Tim Eller said the governor made that decision to push off the implementation date beyond July 1 after consulting with lawmakers. Last week, it became clear in House and Senate education committees‘ meetings that not […]
When Common Core News Becomes Propaganda
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the Pensylvania State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards. Actually report isn't entirely accurate as you will see. As expected, the state Board of Education on Thursday adopted a more rigorous curriculum known nationally as the Common Core Standards. The board also voted to require students to […]