From Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s office. The Common Core repeal bill was passed by the Indiana Senate back on March 12th. Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed Senate Enrolled Act 91, which requires Indiana to adopt its own academic standards. The Governor issued the following statement: “I believe our students are best served when […]
Indiana Common Core Repeal Bill Heads to Governor Pence
The Indiana Senate voted 35-13 today to concur with the House version of SB 91, Indiana’s Common Core Repeal bill, so the bill will head to Governor Mike Pence (R-IN). Pence has expressed support for Hoosiers creating their own standards so it is likely he will sign the bill. Chalkbeat Indiana points out that the original […]
Indiana Talk Show Host Greg Garrison Blasts Common Core
Greg Garrison was on fire during his Friday radio show on WIBC, blasting the Common Core as a federal intrusion. In his usual, colorful style he said the standards ”stunk to high heavens of federal intervention, with the kookiest people in the world making the plans.” He took the time to read a piece by […]
Governors Race to the Drop (of Common Core)
I have to admit. I didn’t coin that title; credit goes to Heather Crossin who coined it in an email. We have had a couple of Governors make some statements about the Common Core as state legislatures go into session. Republican Governor Mike Pence of Indiana in his state of the state address last week […]
Editorials on Common Core Worth Mentioning
Usually most newspaper editorials are barely worthy of lining bird cages, but I wanted to point out three editorials I recently read on the Common Core that can be elevated beyond that status. The Ft. Wayne (IN) News-Sentinel recently published (and I love the headline) “Federalism is still the best way to approach education.” Yes, […]
Pence Pulls Indiana Out of PARCC
There were indications that this might happen, and now it’s official. Indiana is withdrawing from PARCC by order of Governor Mike Pence, it just needs to be followed-up by a letter from Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz. Here is a press release sent out this morning: Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued a […]
Indiana’s Common Core Pause Law Isn’t Complex
State Impact Indiana reports that there was a push for 2nd Graders to be under the Common Core State Standards since they were rolled out for Kindergarten and First grade last year. This is even after the Common Core pause bill was passed and signed into law. Elle Moxley writes: After state lawmakers passed a […]
Indiana Governor Mike Pence Signs Common Core Pause Legislation
Today Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed the Common Core pause legislation that requires the Indiana State Board of Education to hold three public hearings on the Common Core State Standards and have a fiscal impact study completed by 2014. “I have long believed that education is a state and local function and we must always […]
Common Core “Time Out” Bill Passes Indiana House, Governor Pence is Next
A quick update. The Indiana House of Representatives voted to pass HB 1427 on a 53 to 42 vote. This puts the implementation of the Common Core on hold until a fiscal impact study is done and the State Board of Education holds a public hearing in each Congressional District. Now it goes to Governor […]
Indiana’s Common Core Pause Up for a Final Vote
Language that pauses the implementation of the Common Core made it out of conference committee and will have a final vote in the Indiana Legislature.