Tag Archives: Common Core

Possibly the most arrogant and insulting Common Core article I’ve seen in a while

Posted on August 30, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

An article on Common Core penned by one Andy Overstreet appeared in the News and Observer this weekend. The title was, Creating School Standards that make sense for children.

This article might be behind the pay wall for some readers, but I managed to read the whole thing and I have to say, this is possibly the most arrogant and insulting Common Core article I’ve seen in a while.

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An Update On #CommonCore Potemkin Village Resident: Hope Street Group

Posted on August 21, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This past June, I wrote a two-part series on the latest resident of the Common Core Potemkin Village: Hope Street Group.

It’s time for an update. Continue reading →

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Bush Attempts To Dodge Common Core In First Debate

Posted on August 7, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Last night was the 1st GOP debate for the 2016 election cycle with 10 guys up on the FOX news debate stage.

I’ve got a LinkFest and Best Lines/Zingers articles up over at ConMom for those who want to see more about what went on. In general, there was not nearly enough education discussion last night, but with 10 people and a lot of topics to cover it might be understandable.

However. Common Core came up. This article is all about Jeb Bush and his Common Core dodge last night. Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Bush, Kasich and Huckabee Are Still Unicorn Lovers

Posted on August 1, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is just a friendly reminder, that Mike Huckabee along with Jeb Bush and his stalking horse, John Kasich are still fans of mocking parents and citizens who oppose Common Core.

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#DM7 Article: Through AFFH, The Capitol Will Have Its Way With Panem

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

This is a reposting of my weekly Da Tech Guy Column: Through AFFH, The Capitol Will Have Its Way With Panem. Continue reading →

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Down The Digital Learning Rabbit Hole – PT 2

Posted on June 22, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Technology is not going away nor should it. Digital Learning is coming to states everywhere, including North Carolina. There are many pros and cons surrounding Digital Learning.

What I want to talk about is where the push for Digital Learning is coming from and how it is connected to North Carolina. There are some key players, history and money influences that are driving legislation in our state; specifically HB660.

This is part 2, which will look at some history of Bob Wise and his following of Bill Gates education initiatives, as well as Wise’s cozy relationship with Jeb Bush. [Read part 1. ] Continue reading →

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