More “Flexibility” From The Feds
Utah is the latest state to get slapped down when they asked the Feds, “Mother may I?” Their requests for flexibility under the Every Student Succeeds Act were denied.
Tag: Utah
It Is Too Expensive to Replace Common Core?
If it will cost Utah $100 million to replace the Common Core State Standards how much did it cost to implement these sub par standards in the first place?
Utah Legislature Calls for Abolishment of U.S. Department of Education
The Utah Legislature passed a resolution calling for the repeal of mandates within ESEA and the abolishment of the U.S. Department of Education.
The Utah State Board of Education Got a Shake-up
Anti-Common Core activists Alisa Ellis, Michelle Boulter and Lisa Cummins call won seats on the Utah State Board of Education that was purged of incumbents.
New Poll Shows a Majority of Utahns Oppose Common Core
The Salt Lake City Tribune conducted a poll of 1,500 likely Utah voters and found that they disapproved of the Common Core State Standards and SAGE assessment.
Herbert Has Seen the Light on Common Core, SAGE (In an Election Year)
After being forced into a primary, Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) now says he want the Utah State Board of Education to end Common Core and SAGE testing.
Alisa Ellis: Fighting Common Core in Utah (Video)
Utah Mom Alisa Ellis shares her story on how she got involved in fighting the Common Core State Standards in her state.
Common Core Fights Brewing in Statehouses Across the Country
The Washington Post gives a preview of state house fights over Common Core that are on the horizon after the GOP wave.
Utah Governor Wants Common Core Reexamined
Is Utah Governor Gary Herbert having a change of heart? One can only hope. From The Salt Lake Tribune: Gov. Gary Herbert
2014 Common Core Legislation Round-Up (12th Update)
A running list of Common Core related legislation filed in State Legislatures across the United States. This list will be continually updated.