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Tag: Race to the Top

Arne Duncan Does Not Regret Race To The Top or Common Core

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in his new memoir says he does not have any regrets over the Race to the Top program pushing Common Core.

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 Shane Vander Hart
Common Core State Standards Arne Duncan, Common Core State Standards, Education Week, Race to the Top1 Comment on Arne Duncan Does Not Regret Race To The Top or Common Core

Federalized Dataless Education Reform Impacting Kindergarten

Kindergarten Entry Assessment is another education reform pushed onto states through federal money that had no basis in evidence.

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 Shane Vander Hart
Education Reform, Federalized Education Kindergarten, Kindergarten Entry Assessments, Race to the Top, U.S. Department of Education4 Comments on Federalized Dataless Education Reform Impacting Kindergarten

Husted Is Anti-Common Core? Why Did He Support Race to the Top?

In 2009, as an Ohio State Senator, Jon Husted supported Race to the Top, the federal grant program that helped to push Common Core onto states.

October 11, 2017 Shane Vander Hart
Candidates on Education Common Core State Standards, Jim Renacci, Jon Husted, Ohio Gubernatorial Race, Race to the Top

Zais Appointed as Deputy Secretary of Education

Former South Carolina Superintendent of Education Mick Zais was appointed by President Donald Trump as Deputy Secretary of Education.

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 Shane Vander Hart
Federalized Education Common Core, Common Core Rebrand, Donald Trump, Mick Zais, Mitchell Zais, Next Generation Science Standards, Nikki Haley, Race to the Top, South Carolina, South Carolina Legislature, U.S. Department of Education

Beware of Experts in Education Policy

Frederick Hess with American Enterprise Institute warned that we should beware of experts, especially those in education policy. Agreed.

June 26, 2017June 25, 2017 Shane Vander Hart
Education Reform Common Core, education policy, Frederick Hess, No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, School Improvement Grants

Common Core Spending Will Likely Not Bear Any Fruit

Mindy Kornhaber from Penn State, a co-author of a new study tracking Common Core spending, says Common Core is unlikely to boost student achievement.

September 16, 2016 Shane Vander Hart
Common Core State Standards Common Core spending, Mindy Kornhaber, Penn State University, Race to the Top, WSKG Radio2 Comments on Common Core Spending Will Likely Not Bear Any Fruit

Carly Fiorina: Common Core = Crony Capitalism

Former Hewlett Packard CEO and GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina criticized the Common Core State Standards and equated it with crony capitalism.

January 28, 2016 Shane Vander Hart
Candidates on Education, Common Core State Standards Carly Fiorina, Common Core, Iowa Caucus, No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top

USED Official Admits Federal Curriculum Violation in Bush-Supported Race to the Top

The arguments made by establishment proponents of Race to the Top and Common Core, including some presidential candidates continue to implode.

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015 Karen Effrem
Common Core State Standards Common Core, Jane Robbins, Jeb Bush, Race to the Top, U.S. Department of Education1 Comment on USED Official Admits Federal Curriculum Violation in Bush-Supported Race to the Top

An Admission of Federal Manipulation Through Race to the Top

In Joanne Weiss’ recent essay we finally have a USDED official admit the truth about the federal role in foisting Common Core on to the states.

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 Shane Vander Hart
Race to the Top Arne Duncan, Common Core State Standards, Joanne Weiss, local control, Race to the Top, U.S. Department of Education1 Comment on An Admission of Federal Manipulation Through Race to the Top

Jeb Bush Discusses Education in Campaign Announcement

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush pushes high standards, but says the federal government should have no part in setting them. He also promotes school choice.

June 16, 2015 Shane Vander Hart
Candidates on Education, Common Core State Standards Common Core, federal education mandates, Jeb Bush, No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top

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