Category Archives: Common Core

Letter: Common Core Erodes Kids’ Love Of Learning

Posted on July 7, 2014 by A.P. Dillon

As seen in the Mooresville Tribune: Common Core Erodes Kid’s Love Of Learning.

The letter to the editor begins in the middle of page 9A and continues to 10A. It is not available yet on their website, but instead in their e-edition.

The author has sent me her original copy, which includes text regarding Dr. Sandra Stotsky the Mooresville Tribune did not include. The title was also changed.

Read the whole thing here: Continue reading →

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Common Core Doesn’t Help Underprivileged Kids

Posted on July 7, 2014 by A.P. Dillon

I’ve stated this before – Common Core is bad for special needs and minority students. So has Dr. Gary Thompson. Let’s try it again, from a teacher.

Bear in mind that this teacher is fine with the flawed and experimental standards, just not when it is applied to specific sets of kids.
Emma O. taught at a public school in Atlanta where 96% of students are economically disadvantaged for two years through the Teach for America program.

Here’s what she told us via email: Continue reading →

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GUEST POST: Common Core in Charters, Private & Homeschools

Posted on July 7, 2014 by A.P. Dillon

The following article is a guest post from a concerned parent on Charter schools. private schools and homeschools.  It is a follow-up article to Common Core Standards Usurp Leadership Clubs in our Schools. The Common Core Propaganda Machine has to be recognized … Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: NC Common Core Update

Posted on July 6, 2014 by A.P. Dillon

This is a reposting of my DaTechGuy weekly column: NC Common Core Update

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By A.P. Dillon

South Carolina has dumped the Common Core. So has Oklahoma and Missouri is on its way. While I’ve been busy following other states, I am right in the middle of what is happening in my own state of North Carolina. Here are some updates. Continue reading →

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NEA Calls For Arne Duncan To Resign

Posted on July 6, 2014 by A.P. Dillon

Well, it appears the California Teachers Association has possibly forced the latest resolution demanding Arne Duncan Resign at this year’s July 4th NEA meeting. Resolutions calling for Duncan to resign have happened before and did not pass.

The resolution is likely a move stemming from the Vergara decision, which in a nutshell said that California teacher tenure, firing and disciplinary procedures violate children’s right to an adequate education. Statements from California Teachers Asssociation’s President seem to back that theory up: Continue reading →

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Bill Gates Demonstrates His Hyperbole Skills

Posted on July 5, 2014 by A.P. Dillon

Today I was reminded of  this phrase my mom used to use: “When you feel like you’re being run out of town, get out in front of the crowd and make it look like a parade.” I think Bill Gates … Continue reading →

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