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New Report Shows States Taking Lead on Developing Rigorous, Common Core Standards
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New Report Shows States Taking Lead on Developing Rigorous, Common Core Standards
Emerging Common Core in State English and Mathematics Standards Reflects Universal Demands of College and Workplace
Say No to Core Curriculum Naysayers
Detroit News - Monday, June 2, 2008
Amber Arellano
Say no to core curriculum naysayers
The naysayers are having their turn.
"Not everyone can learn algebra skills," they say. "Not everyone should have to."
Don't let them fool you.
When the Michigan Legislature passed the state's heralded high school curriculum to prepare every Michigan child to compete in the global economy, everyone knew it was going to be challenging. The idea that all students must and can learn tough math skills challenges notions of class and what it takes to get a good job.
