Core Debate Archives - The Hechinger Report

When it comes to the Common Core, we should “teach to the test”—and no, there’s nothing wrong with that!

by Jayne Ellspermann July 16, 2015March 30, 2020

Dear Carol, With the school year behind us, I’ve been reflecting on our six-month long exchange. While we disagree on the merits of the Common Core standards, we share a passion for public education and the future of our students as well as a concern for the issues that threaten the future of public education. […]

Principal’s last advice: Let’s move beyond the rhetoric and really question the Common Core

by Carol Burris July 2, 2015March 30, 2020

Don’t blame the Common Core standards, how we measure performance is the problem

by Jayne Ellspermann June 18, 2015March 30, 2020

Principal: I’m retiring because Common Core puts test scores before children

by Carol Burris June 4, 2015March 30, 2020

We need Common Core standards to make sure all students meet the same expectations

by Jayne Ellspermann May 21, 2015March 30, 2020

Education doesn’t need Common Core reform, teachers need the time and resources to build great schools

by Carol Burris May 7, 2015March 30, 2020

Parents become supporters of Common Core when they see it in action

by Jayne Ellspermann April 23, 2015March 30, 2020

As testing begins, parental opposition to Common Core ramps up

by Carol Burris April 9, 2015March 30, 2020

Common Core tests went smoothly in Florida, despite sensational media claims

by Jayne Ellspermann March 26, 2015March 30, 2020

Common Core ignores underprivileged students — and testing will lead to more achievement gaps

by Carol Burris March 12, 2015March 30, 2020