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As you’ve come to depend on, it’s Friday, which means we put Common Core to the Fib-o-Meter Test! Today’s update features one of my very first posts called “Not On My Watch”. (see: https://www.commoncorediva.com/2014/09/01/not-on-my-watch/) As I’ve done all this week, I’m updating pertinent information in an effort to help us fortify our anti-CCSS arsenals. It’s going […]
Continue ReadingCommon Core aligned projects, initiatives, and assessments appear to be a dime a dozen these days. So when a new one pops up, many don’t really notice. For example, did you know the U.S. Dept of Education AND the U.S. Dept of Defense are partners in data mining your students information?? Read all about it: […]
Continue ReadingBy special request, today’s “Riddle Me This Sunday” post is all about Common Core in Connecticut. So, what’s the riddle? Just when did CCSS start there? CT has a special connection to Common Core. So, let’s delve in, shall we?? A bit of background: One of my followers lives in CT and has provided me […]
Continue ReadingRecently I saw where another anti-CCSS warrior posted on an anti-CCSS Facebook page about a Pearson Publishing RTI (Response to Intervention) Scale. Knowing how there’s always more behind the scope of Pearson in regard to Common Core, I went digging and discovered the RTI Action Network. (Their website: http://rtinetwork.org/) Of course, the site is set to […]
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Day is not far behind us, that’s true. In the scheme of fighting Common Core, however, each day is a new one to experience consistent progress in our battle for our students. So, how do we BEST plot out our course from here? Some ideas: 1) Remember, new warriors are joining the anti […]
Continue ReadingToday’s “Fib-o-Meter” Friday is a quest to see if we can find any modern education reform NOT impacted by Common Core Standards from just a few of those in the ‘education’ business. First up, Nellie Mae Foundation: Maybe you’ve heard of Nellie Mae? Maybe you haven’t. Nellie Mae hangs out in the upper eastern side […]
Continue ReadingA funny thing I’ve learned while waging war against CCSS (Common Core State Standards), when you listen very closely, all kinds of truth can be shared, especially when those who support the Standards seek to impress those within earshot. Case in point? The recent NC ASRC meeting (Academic Standards Review Commission). It was in this […]
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