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A Different Approach to Setting Academic Standards

September 14, 2018 By Shane Vander Hart

In a report on reforming the K-12 education regulatory process, Michael Q. McShane advocates for fewer and simpler standards, assessing less, and letting schools choose from multiple assessments.

Filed Under: Education Reform Tagged With: academic standards, EdChoice, Michael McShane, standardized assessments

Common Core Critics Are Not Just Saying No

April 15, 2014 By Shane Vander Hart

Frederick M. Hess & Michael McShane wrote an an article for National Review yesterday.  They contend that we must develop our own state-level versions of “repeal and replace.” Duh.  Thanks for stating the obvious.  We’ve got a regular Sherlock and Dr. Watson duo here. It’s quite apparent the esteemed gentlemen from American Enterprise Institute have […]

Filed Under: Common Core State Standards Tagged With: American Enterprise Institute, Fredrick Hess, Michael McShane

Building the Machine to be Released on Monday

March 24, 2014 By Shane Vander Hart

The Home School Legal Defense Association’s documentary on the Common Core entitled Building the Machine will be released on Monday, March 31st.  It will be released through its website – http://www.commoncoremovie.com/ where it will be free to view. Building the Machine introduces the public to the Common Core and its effects on our children’s education. […]

Filed Under: Common Core State Standards Tagged With: Andrew Hacker, Bill Evers, Building the Machine, Common Core Movie, Common Core State Standards, Home School Legal Defense Association, James Milgram, Jim Stergios, Joy Pullmann, Michael Farris, Michael McShane, Mike Petrilli, Neal McClusky, Paul Horton, Sandra Stotsky, Wayne Brasler, Ze'ev Wurman

What Does It Take to Stop Common Core? Defund It.

June 6, 2013 By Shane Vander Hart

Michael McShane of American Enterprise Institute wrote a guest post at the Washington Post’s education blog, Answer Sheet.  He asked, is it really that easy to block the Common Core State Standards?  He was responding to the Michigan Legislature pausing funding for the Common Core. To try and stop the Common Core, (Tom) McMillin introduced, […]

Filed Under: Common Core State Standards Tagged With: American Enterprise Institute, Common Core funding, Common Core Repeal, Michael McShane, Michigan Legislature, Tom McMillin, Washington Post

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