Category Archives: Academic Standards Review Commission

Three Outlets Report on ASRC Meeting; All Quote Angry Jere Confrey

Posted on March 19, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The NC Common Core Commission heard from critics of the controversial standards for the first time on Monday.
Who got all the press? A very angry Jere Confrey.

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VIDEO: NC Common Core March #ASRC Meeting (Updated)

Posted on March 17, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The March meeting of the NC Common Core Academic Standards Review Commission was held yesterday in Raleigh.

A big thank you to Major Dave for shooting video of the sessions and presenters. This is a huge service he has performed for the NC public.

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NC Chamber Has To Get The Last Word On Common Core?

Posted on March 13, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Earlier this week, I published the results of a Freedom of Information Act request that yielded a letter to the Co-Chairs of the Common Core Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) from Gary Salamido of the NC Chamber of Commerce.

His letter pushed for revisions that would mirror rebrand states like Florida and Kentucky, while pressing for a particular course of action when it came to the ASRC hearing feedback from parents and teachers.

Co-Chair Tammy Covil answered Mr. Salamido very directly — and I may add, Co-Chair Covil responded extremely accurately and honestly.

Mr. Salamido apparently didn’t like being called on the carpet, and has fired off another letter to the Co-Chairs, this one even more condescending than the first.

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FOIA: NC Chamber Pushing ASRC To Consider Rebrands Like Florida

Posted on March 12, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

A Freedom of Information Act request sent to New Hanover County School System has yielded a letter sent by Gary Salimido of the NC Chamber of Commerce to the Common Core Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC). The letter from Salamido … Continue reading →

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NC Common Core Commission Meets March 16th

Posted on March 11, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The next meeting of the Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) will be March 16th.

If there is one meeting you get to for the ASRC, this one is it.
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The Common Core Weekend Reads – 03-08-15

Posted on March 8, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

These are the Common Core Weekend Reads for March 8, 2015.

This is a review of the past week of news on Common Core nationwide and in North Carolina.

Articles are organized by category.

Prior Edition of Weekend Reads: 02-22-15

* Last weekend, the CC weekend reads were not available. This edition will be longer than usual to include some news that should have been included on 3-1-15. Continue reading →

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