Common Core

Why did David Coleman and company keep choosing “synthesis” as the word to best represent the new SAT? Argh.

Posted on by Ted Bauer

If you’re unfamiliar with David Coleman, he’s one of the architects of the Common Core standards — and now he’s the guy who led the re-shaping/re-branding of the SAT. Here are the basics of the new test: back to 1600… Continue Reading →

What does it mean that Kansas walked away from the Common Core?

Posted on by Ted Bauer

Common Core is essentially a national slate of education standards that essentially says what kids should know at the end of each grade from K-12. So far it’s been formally adopted by most states, although reviews are mixed — some believe… Continue Reading →