My experience with the common core standards is that it
makes education more accessible to students. For example, in mathematics, students who no longer
understand long division are given a greater understanding so they can divide
in their heads. The Mathematics
Common Core standards move away from memorization of step-by-step math. It makes students understand and
comprehend mathematics. In As
the How The Common
Core Became Education's Biggest Bogeyman, the article states, the common core
focuses on a few standards that go greatly in-depth.
In Common Core Resources, it explains how
the “ASCD received
a $3 million grant from the
Gates Foundation to
support implementation of Common Core State Standards over a three-year period,
and it has become an endorsing partner in the initiative. “ Ravich
also enlightened her readers on how teachers unions are even receiving money to
promote the common core standards by Bill Gates.
I was unaware how
much funding played a part in the support of organizations. I cannot say that I am surprised. With the financial needs of local
organizations to fight larger battles, the money could come in handy!
Sometimes it's intentional and sometime it's not: many of my lessons boil down do the dollar. I talk extensively with students about how much money controls our lives. I know there's probably nothing I can do to change the global economy; however, I am servicing students by at least having the dialogue with them. If we're talking about the importance of teaching 21st century skills students, wouldn't it be appropriate to include a curriculum in finance!?
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