Thanks to Jamie Gass for this compilation of news outlets that are covering the national Common Core controversy.
“The Common Core is in trouble,” said Randi Weingarten, the AFT union president, “There is a serious backlash in lots of different ways, on the right and on the left.”
The Wall Street Journal: New School Standards Spur a Backlash
The Hill: GOP — White House taking over state education policy
Washington Post: Turmoil swirling around Common Core education standards
Washington Times: Common Core school standards hit another roadblock, this time in Indiana
Washington Times: Indiana legislature latest to halt application of Common Core school standards
Michigan: Michigan House Blocks Common Core Implementation
Michigan: Michigan Pulling Away from Common Core
Atlanta: Are we rushing Common Core without field testing it?
New York Daily News: Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten has it correct on Common Core
Washington Post: AFT’s Weingarten urges moratorium on high stakes linked to Common Core tests
Washington Examiner: AFT’s Randi Weingarten calls for time out on Common Core testing
Fox News/NY: Common Core standards facing criticism
NJ: Concern Expressed Over Common Core System and Privacy Issues
Indy Star: Hoosiers are right to be wary about Common Core
Mississippi: Beware of the Common Core State Standards
OH: Teachers Union Worried About Common Core Tests
OH: Growing criticism of Common Core
NH: Common core education talk draws opponents in Manchester
TN: Common Core pushback in TN
TN: New common core standards raise questions in Tenn.
TN: New Common Core Standards Raise Questions
TN: Critics speak out about new Common Core standards
Huff Post: Common Core Stakes Moratorium Proposed By Unions As National Standards Face Backlash
AZ: Common Core draws praise, pejoratives
PA: Opponents say Common Core oversimplifies education, lessens local control
FL: Who Supports, Opposes The Common Core?
Christian Post: Eight US Senators Join Fight Against Common Core