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Will CCSS/CTE (Common Core State Standards/Career Tech Ed really become embedded in the re-authorization of the HEA? Let’s take a trip back in time to see if our answer lies there. The U of P/New America Effort: Back in November of 2014, the University of PA and the New America Foundation hosted a panel discussion […]
Continue ReadingCommon Core for the Workforce is present through Career Tech Education. This isn’t new news for those of us fighting the CCSS. However, were you aware that there’s a push to reauthorize the Higher Education Act? By doing so, you can bet CCSS via CTE will be there. The Higher Ed Act: Originally written in […]
Continue ReadingIn our fight against Common Core, we’ve learned that it’s a lie to think CC is only for K-12. We’ve learned it’s before K and after 12th. So, what IS the difference between a Career Cluster and a Career Pathway? They are both Common Core aligned. I often thought they were the same thing, just […]
Continue ReadingIn this special edition for my Tech Thursday posts, I wanted to focus on how the CCSS laced HR5 Bill is being touted by not only the U.S. Education and Workforce Committee, but by the Business Round Table group as well. Even if this particular Bill dies, another one like it isn’t too far down […]
Continue ReadingWhat do I mean by CTE? It’s short for Career Tech Education. Or, in anti Common Core language, it’s ‘adult common core’. Since I began my blog, each Thursday has given you solid evidence of how far and wide the CCSS Machine has gone to pump up the alignment to support the ‘cradle to career’ […]
Continue ReadingHow about a cradle to career conference? The CCSSO’s (Council of Chief State School Officers) partners of Knowledge Works and Strive Together are hosting one soon! Common Core is sure to be there! The Conference: Titled, “Exploring Communities Convening” and will be held in late March 2015. For the two days (tickets go for anywhere […]
Continue ReadingA Common Core Invitation from the U.S. Dept. of Labor?! They are extending an invitation to all public-private partnerships to receive grant money to further align our students, regardless of educational choice or age. Act Now, This Offer Won’t Last: If you want the grant money here’s your time constraint: “The period of performance is […]
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