What are Common Core Standards and are they in the best interests of children when it comes to their education?
Tonight while we were watching a NBA playoff game (OKC vs. Lakers) an Exxon commercial was broadcast toting the Common Core Standards. A map showed the approximately 45 states which were adopting the Common Core Standards. msw decided to use Google and found quite a bit of information on Common Core Standards.
A document which I found interesting mentioning the Common Core Standards is on the American Freedom Watch Radio site. Below is a link to the document. If mscw is not mistaken OPI in Helena has adopted these standards which means that all Montana schools must also adopt them. msw is not sure on this, however, msw does remember a regional director, I believe Mark Thane, speak about them recently at a Missoula County Public Schools Board Meeting.
Here is a link to the document.
americanfreedomwatchradio.com/?page_id=224
There are many other articles on Common Core Standards one can read about on the Internet. It appears that there is a political slant to these standards (being connected to Agenda 21, thus the UN) and that they may not include everything our children need to learn. (edited 5-30-12)
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