Kris Nielsen’s book “Children of the Core” http://www.childrenofthecore.com/#1 is the story of his transformation from teacher promoting Common Core to staunch opponent. Links CC to the school privatization movement: Follow the money.
Chris Tienken’s book “The
School Reform Landscape” tracks the history of school reforms that never
work.
Yong Zhao’s book World
class learners: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students shows that “the
race for higher test scores is harmful to society.”
Stanley Kurtz’s book “Spreading
the Wealth” shows that Common Core is part of a much larger effort
(“regionalism”) designed to transfer tax revenues from the suburbs to the
cities. Also read Kurtz at National Review Online.
Truth in American Education is a blog devoted to watchdogging Common Core across the country.
The Pioneer Institute is the leading think tank tracking and fighting Common Core. http://pioneerinstitute.org/common-core/
Pioneer’s Jim Stergios has an education blog, Rock the Schoolhouse.
Hoosier Moms Say No to Common Core is leading the parental revolt against Common Core in Indiana.
Utah moms against Common Core: Education without Representation have a great blog. http://whatiscommoncore.wordpress.com/
A Mother Speaks Out: Children For Sale – Guest Post by Alyson Williams.
Shane Vander Hart’s handy primer on “How to Fight the Common Core”
This must-read piece by James Shuls connects Common Core, math corruption, and the need for school choice.
Heritage resources on Common Core.
APP’s full video series on Common Core here. Here’s part one to get you started.
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