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Tag Archives: Common Core
Jeb Bush Protested by Common Core Opponents in Florida
by Dr. Susan Berry19 Jun 2015116 Opponents of the Common Core standards protested the appearance of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in Tampa Friday at the Hillsborough County Republican Lincoln Day dinner. The newly declared 2016 presidential contender was in … Continue reading
Breaking: Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott is Two For Two
This article, which originally appeared in teapartynation.com, is about Common Core/education in Texas, but it’s national relevance is obvious. By Donna Garner 6.20.15 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is “two for two.” Not only did Gov. Abbott make a wise choice … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Elections, Education, Executive Branch, Media, National, State & Local
Tagged Common Core, Greg Abbott, Jeb Bush
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The problem with Jeb Bush – Todd Starnes
“If you want a president who defends the illegals and supports education system that makes our children stupid, then you can vote for the Democrat or Jeb Bush.” – Transcript below video Hello, I’m Todd Starnes. The problem with Jeb … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Elections, Executive Branch, National, Tea Party
Tagged 2016 campaign, 2016 Election, Amnesty, Common Core, illegals, Jeb Bush
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Fourth Grader Shames School Board on Testing
This girl is definitely going places. Sydney Smoot, a fourth grader at Brooksville Elementary in Florida, had some harsh words for the Hernando County School Board earlier this month on the state’s restrictive standardized testing program. She told the board: … Continue reading
Before you let your kid take the PARCC test, try out this practice problem
Posted in Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Major News Items, National, State & Local, Unalienable Rights
Tagged Common Core, PARCC
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Common Core Finger Puppets
H/T: Townhall.com
Posted in 2014 Elections, Education, Major News Items, Media, National, State & Local, Unalienable Rights
Tagged Common Core, Common Core Standards, Kathleen Jasper, Pearson
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Revolt Against the Testing Tyrants
By Michelle Malkin • March 19, 2014 Have you had enough of the testing tyranny? Join the club. To be clear: I’m not against all standardized academic tests. My kids excel on tests. The problem is that there are too damned many … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Executive Branch, National, State & Local
Tagged ACT, Arne Duncan, Bi-Partisan, Common Core, Common Core Standards, PSAT, SAT
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Common Core Assignment: The Constitution is Outdated
Wow: Yesterday I posted a piece entitled The Constutution is Timeless. It explains why our Constitution is as relevant today as it was when it was written and why it will be relevant in the future. Unfortunately, the folks over … Continue reading
Posted in Education, State & Local, Unalienable Rights
Tagged Bill of Rights, Common Core, Common Core Standards, Constitution, Dumbing Down, USDE
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FL Middle School Quiz Asks – “What Kind Of Party Animal Are You?”
“I was contacted tonight by a group of parents wanting answers. This quiz (survey) below was given to Ms. [Megan] Kendrick’s 7th grade Pre-AP Civics class last week at Storm Grove Middle School in Indian River County,” writes Laura Zorc, SE … Continue reading
Florida School District Lied and Student Privacy Died
August 23, 2013 by Dr. Richard Swier z WDW – FL did a column on the use of Multiple Intelligence Surveys (MIS) in Florida public schools. Many parents are concerned these surveys ask questions that are private and personal in nature … Continue reading