Academic Standards At “Core” Of A National Debate

CBS News recently summarized the highly politicized debate over Common Core state standards in education, a battle pitting those who believe the standards will raise the bar for America’s students against those who find the standards to be confusing and worry about government overreach. “The Common Core is now at the core of a heated national controversy,” according to the video report, which you can watch above.

For more information on the campaign and Common Core, visit www.PutOurChildren1st.org or check out NewsOne’s section on education and the Common Core.

Watch PSAs about the Common Core here.