Common Core Proponents Were Motivated by Inadequate State Standards, Not Gates Money

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Common Core Proponents Were Motivated by Inadequate State Standards, Not Gates Money

The June 8 Washington Post article on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's role in supporting the adoption of the Common Core State Standards was like watching someone recalling a piece of classical music: they hum a few bars of memorable music, but miss the overall symphony. The Post account missed most of the concert by ignoring the basic issue: why are new standards necessary?