I participated in a forum last week in Sioux Falls, SD. Questions were complied for two months prior and the panelists were given the questions (summarized) a couple of days prior to the event. Unfortunately since forum was not moderated and rules put in place regarding time limits South Dakota Education Secretary Melody Schopp and […]
Why State Legislatures Should Decide Standards
At a Common Core forum I participated in on Tuesday in Sioux Falls, SD, State Senator Phyllis Heineman (R-Sioux Falls), said that the South Dakota Legislature “never set content standards.” She noted that has always been up to the State Board of Education. She said that was done to keep politics out of standards. That’s […]
Common Core Forum in Sioux Falls, SD
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 […]