Category Archives: Common Core

Welcome to The Common Core Zone

UnknownArt imitates life and sometimes art exaggerates it. That’s what we see in the Twilight Zone episode, “Examination Day,” embedded below.  The episode is from 1985, but it manages to paint a picture of education that in part rings true today – the centralized control of education by a too powerful government and the erosion of society’s celebration of the individual and the unique gifts each of us are given. George Bush gave us No […]

Forward Event Video to Your Legislators & Meet to Discuss

“Bring Your Legislator to Class Day – Common Core 101″ – A great success thanks to you! Unfortunately, the large majority of our elected representatives continue to ignore and dismiss concerned constituents. There is a remedy though. To quote Dr. Terrence Moore “I want to give you real evidence so you can go out and […]

Common Core 101 – Breitbart Article Recaps Event

A group of Ohio grassroots activists who want the Common Core standards repealed in their state is taking the issue to their legislators and letting them know that if they want to be re-elected, they must commit to repealing the centralized education standards. A Columbus auditorium packed in 600 Ohioans on April 9 as parents, […]

Bring Your Legislator To Class Day

Bring-your-legislator-to-class-dayCOMMON CORE FORUM Bring Your Legislator to Class Day Common Core 101 Wednesday – APRIL 9th – 6:00 to 9:00 pm Capitol Theatre – 77 S. High Street - Directions  Common Core is a fundamental change in education for every child in Ohio, yet it was never put through the legislative process. Why are legislators refusing […]

Private Student Data Transferred to PearsonAccess in Preparation of Common Core Field Tests

images-2PARCC and PearsonAccess have requested the following student data in preparation of their Ohio field testing this spring: Student’s State Student Identifier Code Student’s Legal Name Birth Date (optional) Gender Race Type of Disability Disability Accommodations (optional) Gifted Status Free Lunch Qualifier (i.e. pays full price, receives reduced price, or receives free meal) The field tests will take place March 24 – April 11 and May 5 – June 6. To determine if your school […]