Day: April 22, 2014

Common Questions on Common Core Part 2: New requirements and tests in Md.

Common Questions on Common Core Part 2: New requirements and tests in Md.

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 appears as a subject in national and local news media and is a constant subject of debate, particularly in conservative circles.

Despite all this attention, Common Core still remains a confusing topic for many people. Part 2 of this three-part series looks at what the new standards mean for Maryland public school systems and their limited options in implementing them.

State Roundup, April 22, 2014

Netflix chief tells Wall Street that fight between ‘House of Cards,’ state of Maryland “overcomeable;” following 2010 state law, Carroll commission considering new ethics ordinance covering candidates, elected officials and certain county employees; Washington County legislators lead citizen forum on Annapolis session; Sen. Jones-Rodwell announces retirement; gubernatorial candidates go before tech leaders to tout business chops; Gansler inserts foot in mouth over Brown’s military service, walks back comments following veterans group criticism; building trades org. backs Brown; Brown fixes resume; and Maryland’s highest court finds for Montgomery Council over retired police benefits.

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