Category Archives: Common Core

A Scary Story Just In Time For Halloween: NC NAEP Scores Drop In All But One Category – #nced #ncdpi

Posted on October 31, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Just in time for Halloween, parents get a scary story. The NAEP scores are in and, nationally, the scores declined.

For the first time since the early 1990’s math scores of 4th and 8th graders dropped. Looking specifically at 8th grade, the numbers took a significant drop in the category of ‘at or above proficiency’. Those scores went from 35% in 2013 to 33% in 2015.

The reading wasn’t any better. 8th graders went from 36% in 2013 to 34% in 2015.

So what’s different? What went on during these years?

The majority of states implemented Common Core. Supporters told us the standards would ‘move the needle’ on achievement. Common Core moved the needle alright — in the wrong direction.

KEEP READING…. Continue reading →

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When “Education Non-Profits” Attack: WakeEd Partnership – #nced #asrc #ncga

Posted on October 27, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Common Core loving educrats and big biz are coming out of the woodwork these days in North Carolina.

First it was the clueless Wake County School Board stomping their foot and attacking parents who advocated for their child. Then it was the News and Observer’s equally clueless and insulting Editorial board.

Now it’s yet another “education non-profit” racing to protect a set of experimental and fundamentally flawed standards.

Last night over at the News and Observer, an article dropped about “education non-profit” WakeEd Partnership’s outrage that the NC Common Core Commission might actually be fulfilling their assigned task.

KEEP READING… So Much Stupid. So Little Time. Continue reading →

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Mathematician and Author Responds to #WCPSS Board – #NCed #StopCC

Posted on October 26, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

After being attacked by the Wake County School Board and then again the News and Observer Editorial staff for daring to speak out against Common Core, parents have about had it with these useful idiots.
Author and Mathematician Barry Garelick brings some sanity to the topic with a simple comment on an article. A comment that nails exactly the issue at hand with Common Core math. Continue reading →

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On ACT Test Results… I Told You So. – #nced #stopcc

Posted on October 26, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

In early September, I reported on North Carolina’s ACT scores. They were dismal. They were especially dismal for North Carolina minority students.
A recent article at Breitbart by Dr. Berry highlights just how bad these ACT scores are – particularly for Minorities. Sense a theme here? Continue reading →

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Explaining the Common Core Review Committee – [Video] #StuffAtkinsonSays

Posted on October 26, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

In August of 2014, NC Superintendent Atkinson appeared in a video ‘explaining’ the review to take place in NC on Common Core.  This is just one excerpt.

In the clip, Atkinson talks about ‘all the hard work’ teachers have put in creating resources and curriculum. Gee, why did they have to work so hard? She also makes the revelation about how Common Core is taught.

WATCH: Continue reading →

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N&O Editorial Board: Common Core Not To Blame – Teachers, Parents and Students Are.

Posted on October 24, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

News & Observer editorial board is just about as clueless on Common Core at the Wake County School board. Check out this pile of dung they call an op-ed.

Nothing is Common Core’s fault, ya’ll.

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