“The disruptions caused by the ‘special interests’ have deprived parents of the opportunity to listen, ask questions and offer comments,” he said. “Essentially, dialogue has been denied.” Dennis Tompkins, a King spokesman, declined to identify the special interests King was referring to in his statement. Whether you have a child in pre-K or one in school already, following along with the developments of the Common Core in our state is something that should be a top priority. The curriculum and tests used in New York were developed by Pearson. Other states, such as California, will see a more gradual rollout, with trials next spring of new tests from the
Smarter Balance consortium, and perhaps some changes will be in store for our kids based on experiences in other states. M To keep up to date, check out some of the resources online here: www.engageny.org www.unitedoptout.com www.nystoptesting.com www.commoncore.org
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