REASONS FOR OPTING OUT OF COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS

SUMMARY OF COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS)    1. CCSS give the federal government authority to determine what will be taught in every subject in every classroom across the U.S. This federalizes education and limits local control of schools.   2.  The Continue reading

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A NEW APPROACH TO EDUCATION REFORM IS NEEDED

Our founding fathers knew that an educated public was necessary to protect and preserve our republic. Therefore, they passed the Old Deluder Satan Law in 1647 which required towns to provide a school where reading, writing, and the Bible would Continue reading

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COMMON CORES STATE STANDARDS ARE FEDERALIZING EDUCATION

The American educational system is being federalized through implementation of Race to the Top and Common Core State Standards. Once CCSS are completely implemented, the federal government will have total control of assessment tools and textbooks used in core subjects. Continue reading

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