Moving forward with Common Core is a critical step toward advancing public education. Too often, New York students graduate high school unprepared for the tough demands of college and the job market. That’s why we need to raise the bar higher and implement tougher standards in our education system.
There are more than 1,000 teachers in the Absent Teacher Reserve, costing New York City $144 million a year. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña must close this pool of teachers.
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On Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo criticized the New York Board of Regents for supporting a plan that would allow teachers to blame ineffective teaching on the Common Core roll-out. The backlash resulted in the board delaying action on the plan until April.
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New York State is on the verge of pausing the Common Core standards. The moratorium would be a step backwards in improving America’s education system.
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New York teachers, parents, and students have expressed resistance to the rollout of the Common Core standards and its associated curriculum. As a result, Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers are working to get corrective action passed into law to improve the transition into the Common Core.
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In an opinion piece, New York State Education Commissioner John B. King honors Martin Luther King’s fight for true equality of opportunity. John B. King acknowledges the tremendous progress in racial equality over the last 50 years and further encourages the fight for educational equality.
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While some adults continue to critique the Common Core, students are benefiting from higher standards in the classroom.
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Teach For America, an organization that enlists recent college graduates as teachers, has released a statement supporting the Common Core standards.
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Recently, the New York State Educational Conference Board issued five recommendations to help improve the transition to the Common Core curriculum.
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In recent discussions about New York education, Common Core supporters and opponents have voiced multiple claims, some being inaccurate. An editorial in Newsday clears up common misperceptions.
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The implementation of the Common Core standards has sparked several debates across the country. Co-founder of Educators for Excellence and former Bronx elementary school teacher Evan Stone discusses how teachers can benefit from the new standards.
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Common Core supporters including StudentsFirstNY, Families for Excellent Schools and Educators 4 Excellence greeted New York State Education Commissioner John King at public forums in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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Tenicka Boyd, the director of organizing at StudentsFirstNY, voiced her support for the Common Core because every student, regardless of their background, will receive the same education.
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On Tuesday evening, Common Core supporters attended a forum in Brooklyn, welcoming New York State Education Commissioner John King.
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The implementation of the new Common Core standards has showcased the evident equality gap in New York City. Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio must narrow this gap while improving education for all NYC residents.
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Despite growing opposition to the Common Core, leading political supporters such as US Education Secretary Arne Duncan, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and New York State Education Commissioner John King must continue to support the initiative.
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Implementation difficulties with the Common Core have led to harsh criticism of the new standards. During his statewide tour, New York State Education Commissioner John King acknowledges that implementing the Common Core will be challenging, but says there is no reason to withdraw it.
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The Common Core is under fire from parents concerned about how the new standards may affect their children’s self-esteem.
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The Common Core has been criticized by opponents for various reasons, many of which ignore the benefit of raising standards for students and educators.
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The tougher standards associated with the Common Core have shown that education reform is needed in the suburbs where schools have traditionally performed well.
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Nationally, student performance has been experiencing slow progress. However, results indicate that states with tougher education reforms significantly advance student performance.
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Transitioning to the Common Core standards has not been easy but it is essential. On Tuesday, Education Commissioner of New York John King gave a speech to teachers at a Common Core training in Albany.
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Despite common misconceptions, New York teachers support education reforms such as the Common Core and teacher evaluation systems. Recently, Bronx teacher Nick Lawrence testified in front of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Education, voicing his support for change.
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The Common Core standards have been proven to advance student performance. Former state senator Craig Johnson discusses why slowing down implementation of the Common Core will negatively affect our children.
Read MoreIt's unfortunate that a candidate for governor would resort to a cheap political stunt on an issue as important as raising standards for New York schools.
Read MoreIn the hard work of implementing higher standards for students, Commissioner King and the New York State Education Department have gone to great lengths to hear and incorporate teacher and parent feedback.
Read MoreRob Astorino’s attempt to exploit confusion about the Common Core by creating a “Stop Common Core” ballot line takes brazen, cynical pandering to a new low.
Read MoreThe end to this legislative session has once again shown us that the teachers union will protect ineffective teachers even if it means harming the education of our children. Despite their efforts to gum up the works, higher standards, rigorous state tests and a teacher evaluation system remain in place in New York State.
Read MoreThanks to Governor Cuomo's leadership, this year's budget is a major step forward in improving education in New York State.
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New York State is on the verge of halting implementation of the Common Core standards. New York Urban League President and CEO Avra Rice explains why a moratorium would be a big mistake for parents and students.
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National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial discusses why the Common Core standards are critical for American education.
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Recently, National Education Association president Dennis Van Roekel released a statement condemning the implementation of the Common Core standards. American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten has previously expressed similar sentiment about the standards.
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The Common Core standards raise the educational bar for New York students, better preparing them for college-level work and decent-paying jobs. While Common Core opponents have sternly criticized the initiative, they have failed to provide a superior alternative for New York education.
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While the debate continues around Common Core, two New York lawmakers recently expressed their support for Commissioner King.
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The New York State Education Department has indicated plans to slow down the implementation of the Common Core standards. Nancy Zimpher, State University of New York chancellor, writes an opinion piece explaining why a moratorium of the Common Core would be a bad decision for New York education.
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Last week, State Education Commissioner John King and Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch made 19 adjustments to the Common Core program.
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The New York State Board of Regents intends to push back the Common Core standards due to growing concerns about its implementation. This action will slow down necessary education reform.
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Bill Gates discusses why the Common Core standards are necessary for American education and clears up misconceptions.
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On Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo criticized the New York Board of Regents for supporting a plan that would allow teachers to blame ineffective teaching on the Common Core roll-out. The backlash resulted in the board delaying action on the plan until April.
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There are more than 1,000 teachers in the Absent Teacher Reserve, costing New York City $144 million a year. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña must close this pool of teachers.
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The report issued today clearly demonstrates that the Regents, Chancellor Tisch and Commissioner King have heard the concerns raised as New York moves to higher standards. We are pleased that the Regents reiterated their support for moving forward with higher standards while offering solutions for reducing the amount of class time spent on standardized tests.
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The Common Core standards have been strongly opposed by teachers and some parents, causing legislators to support halting them for two years. This action will slow down education reform that is already long overdue.
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Teachers and parents have expressed several complaints regarding the implementation of the Common Core standards. Fighting the Common Core will slow down the advancement of our education system.
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New York State is on the verge of pausing the Common Core standards. The moratorium would be a step backwards in improving America’s education system.
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New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña defended the Common Core curriculum in a meeting with a group of PTA presidents earlier this week.
Read MoreKids who attend struggling schools don't have time to wait for endless debates in Albany -- they need higher standards now. We owe it to these children to move forward with higher standards without delay.
Read MoreToday, the National Assessment of Educational Progress statistics were released, showing a relatively flat results for New York state students. However, states that pursued higher standards and teacher evaluations saw large education gains.
Read MoreToday, public school parents from New York City’s most underserved neighborhoods gave a loud declaration of support for the Common Core standards.
Read MoreIn a New York Post op-ed, Joel Klein discusses the release of the first exam results since Common Core standards took effect.
Read MoreStudentsFirstNY's Director of Educator Outreach and former NYC public school teacher, Nathalie Elivert, reacts to the results of the Common Core Standards.
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