Thursday, October 24, 2013

Are Our Students Served Well Using CC?

This provocative article examines common core standards effect on disadvantaged students.  Note:  [The article is the personal view of the author who is currentlty the director of the Washington office of the Carnegie Foundation.] Arguments, pro and con, and presented.  Interestingly, the history of public education in this country is also brought to light.  Interesting article, to be sure.  Also not to be missed are the comments at the end of the article.  Conflicting views are noted here too.  Question to ask yourself, "How to I feel implementing the Common Core standards in my Title I classes?"  Share your thoughts.

Common Core and Disadvantaged Students.  Thomas Toch. 10.22.13. Education Week - Premium Article.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/23/09toch_ep.h33.html?tkn=YMLF8n8lnQ%2FlopOad9TfDXpaSnxHjXRhwt3z&cmp=ENL-EU-VIEWS1


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