“Barbarians at the gate.” That’s what Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal called opponents of Common Core national standards several weeks ago. His remarks are symptomatic of just how far elected officials within and outside Arizona have strayed from our Constitution, which doesn’t even contain the word “education.”
Supporters
claim
Common Core will provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students
should know to be prepared for college and their future careers. On the
contrary, many experts serving on Common Core review committees warn that academic rigor
was compromised for the sake of political buy-in from the
various political interest groups involved—including teachers unions.
Unsurprisingly,
the curriculum is being used to advance a partisan
political agenda, showcasing one-sided labor union,
ObamaCare,
and global warming
materials, along with more graphic,
adult-themed books under the auspices of promoting diversity
and toleration. But the politicization doesn’t stop there........One Senator from Arizona certainly saw this coming. Nearly 60 years ago U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater opposed the National Defense Education Act of 1958, which included 12 federal mandates on the states—a regulatory pittance by 21st century standards. He rightly predicted that “federal aid to education invariably means federal control of education” (p. 76, emphasis original).…..To Read More……
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