The Omaha World-Herald recently ran an article about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Staff writer Joe Dejka begins by stating:
"Nebraska's refusal to adopt the Common Core academic standards in math and language arts could cost students, teachers and taxpayers as 45 other states press full steam ahead to implement them, some educators say. However, critics, including a prominent education historian, are more skeptical than ever of the nationwide movement they believe amounts to forfeiting education decisions to Washington."
Dejka then proceeds to highlight arguments both for and against the adoption of the CCSS, citing experts in education and mathematics, including quotes from Dr. Judy Walker (UNL Mathematics Department chair) and from Dr. Jim Lewis (Director, NebraskaMATH and the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education).
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Check out the article at
http://www.omaha.com/article/20130312/NEWS/703129923/1685#national-common-core-academic-standards-get-a-closer-look-from-state .
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