Day: April 21, 2014

Common Questions on Common Core Part 1: About the new school standards

Common Questions on Common Core Part 1: About the new school standards

This year, in a major shift in public education, states across the nation have been implementing a new set of standards known as the Common Core. Common Core still remains a confusing topic for many people. In this three-part series MarylandReporter.com answers some basic questions about Common Core. The first part will focus on the Common Core itself and how it was developed, while parts 2 and 3 will look at the standards, how they are working in Maryland and what they will cost.

State Roundup, April 21, 2014

$90 million of $130 million was spent on tech expenses for Maryland’s problematic health exchange; O’Malley won’t automatically comply with federal requests to hold jailed immigrants; Washington County lawmakers see a 25%+ passage rate on proposed legislation; state targets invasive species, seeks citizen help in effort; police reports in Del. Swain beating/carjacking contain suspects’ allegations of drug use, solicitation, delegate denies it; Sen. Currie’s challenger Del. Griffith vows to hold a “nice” campaign; gubernatorial campaign ads take a negative turn; candidates agree on need for change in business climate, but not on the solutions; and feds praise Arundel police use of OD reversal drug.

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