Tag: Common Core

Common Core covers only math and English, while the new Missouri standards will also cover social studies and science. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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Another state ditches Common Core

Jason Russell · April 21, 2016 4:41 pm

Ted Cruz's visit will come hours after Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front-runner, is scheduled to hold a press conference in the Bronx. (AP Photo)

After Wis., Cruz to campaign in the Bronx

Ryan Lovelace · April 6, 2016 1:47 am

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Funny or Die video mocks Common Core opponents

Jason Russell · March 23, 2016 4:49 pm

Candidates discussed important problems like Social Security, free trade, Common Core and veterans. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Getting the facts straight on Common Core and Social Security

Jason Russell · March 11, 2016 4:14 am

King's nomination will next move to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate panel approves Obama’s pick to lead Education Department

Susan Ferrechio · March 9, 2016 6:03 pm

Common Core is out of the federal government's hands now. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

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Can the next president really kill Common Core?

Jason Russell · March 5, 2016 6:39 pm

Speaking at John Kings confirmation hearing before the Senate education committee, Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., asked King if the department would uphold the letter of the law on Common Core. (AP Photo)

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Ed. sec. promises department won’t touch Common Core

Jason Russell · February 25, 2016 9:45 pm

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WATCH: Trump says he’ll ‘end Common Core’

Jason Russell · January 27, 2016 7:17 pm

Despite Gov. Chris Christie's insistence, Common Core still stands in New Jersey. The state remains an active member of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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No, Chris Christie, Common Core has not been eliminated in NJ

Jason Russell · January 15, 2016 3:10 am

The passing of the Every Student Succeeds reflects widespread agreement that the No Child Left Behind Act, signed by President George W. Bush in 2002, was deeply flawed. (AP Photo)

Leaving behind No Child Left Behind

Washington Examiner · December 14, 2015 5:03 am

Sen. Lamar Alexander is joined by Sen. Mitch McConnell as he speaks to reporters after the Senate voted overwhelmingly to end debate on the makeover to No Child Left Behind, setting up a final vote Wednesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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No Child Left Behind fix sent to Obama

Jason Russell · December 9, 2015 9:47 pm

Senate sends federal education overhaul to Obama

Susan Ferrechio · December 9, 2015 4:34 pm