This week I read a bit about the Common Core Standards. I am still not really sure how I feel about this idea. I realize that we have to have certain standards for our students to work towards, but this nationwide blanket idea is a little strange to me.
As I read in the article that I linked below, this is the second time in 16 years that the standards have had a major “overhaul”. It seems like a lot of time and effort is being put into adopting standards yet our schools are still struggling on so many other ways. Maybe instead of spending all of that money on the standards, they could have thrown a little cash at some schools with out of date textbooks. Just an idea.
I don’t think the standards are the problem in this country. I think it has more to do with educational priorities and abilities of individuals.
As I read in the article that I linked below, this is the second time in 16 years that the standards have had a major “overhaul”. It seems like a lot of time and effort is being put into adopting standards yet our schools are still struggling on so many other ways. Maybe instead of spending all of that money on the standards, they could have thrown a little cash at some schools with out of date textbooks. Just an idea.
I don’t think the standards are the problem in this country. I think it has more to do with educational priorities and abilities of individuals.
If you do read this article, be sure to read some of the comments, there are some interesting ideas!
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