To the Governor’s Desk: Alaska Bill Would Allow Parents to Opt Kids Out of Common Core Testing

JUNEAU, Alaska (May 10, 2016) – The Alaska legislature has approved a parental rights bill that would allow parent to opt their children out of standardized testing. If signed into law, the measure will give parents a powerful tool to push back against Common Core. Rep. Wes Keller (R-Wasilla) introduced House Bill 156 (HB156) last…

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Massachusetts Anti-Common Core Activists Fight to Put the Issue on the Ballot in November

BOSTON, Mass. (May 10, 2016) – An initiative petition filed last year needs one final push to allow voters to nullify Common Core educational standards in November after the legislature refused to act during this year’s legislative session. House Bill 3929 (H.3929) was the result of a initiative petition filed by End Common Core Massachusetts last…

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Michigan Senate Committee Passes Bill to End Common Core After Child’s Compelling Testimony

LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 27, 2016) – Yesterday, an important Michigan Senate committee passed a bill to withdraw the state from Common Core standards after compelling testimony by a 7-year-old boy. Passage of the legislation would take an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. Senate Bill 826 (SB826) was introduced on Mar. 1 by…

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Veto of Maine Anti-Common Core Bill Stands; Individuals Can Still Take Action

AUGUSTA, Maine (Apr. 14, 2016) – The Maine House failed to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that would have removed the state from standardized testing related to Common Core. But efforts elsewhere show a path forward even despite the veto. Rep. Will Tuell (R- East Machias) along with a bipartisan group of nine…

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West Virginia Governor Vetoes Anti-Common Core Legislation; Individuals Can Still Fight Back

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Apr. 13, 2015) – West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has vetoed a bill to remove the state from any standardized testing related to Common Core. But efforts elsewhere show a path forward even without a veto override. House Bill 4014 (HB4014) was introduced by Del. Jim Butler (R-Mason) and 10 co-sponsors. As originally…

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New York Common Core Opt Out Movement Gains Steam, Support from Teachers

While many state legislators have been reluctant to pull their states out of the Common Core educational standards, a growing number of New Yorkers are taking matters into their own hands. Parents and students, with support from some teachers, are opting out of testing in growing numbers. An Apr. 4 New York Post report covered this tend.…

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Republican-Dominated South Dakota Legislature Fails Constitution, Maintains Status Quo

PIERRE, S.D. (March 28, 2016) – South Dakota State House and Senate leadership maintained the unconstitutional status quo. It killed five bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies, squandering several golden opportunities for common sense reform in the Mount Rushmore State. The rundown of key legislation that failed in South Dakota…

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To the Governor’s Desk: West Virginia Passes Bill to End Common Core; Potential Loopholes Remain

CHARLESTON, Wv. (Mar. 21, 2015) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House to withdraw the state from Common Core standards passed a State vote. Having previously passed in the House, it is slated for the Governor’s desk. However, alterations were made during the process that could impact the effect of the bill. House…

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