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To Adopt or Not? States Will Decide on Common Standards

May 30, 2010

The Federal Government, through “Race to the Top” education grants, is implementing national one-size-fits-all curriculum standards. Not all states will receive the money, but participating states are changing their standards in hopes of receiving funding. Only Alaska and Texas have decided not to participate. The glitch? The Core Curriculum Standards being recommended are lower than some states’ standards, and those states may not keep their own high standards. Read more..

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