What Parents Can Do About Common Core Testing

 

If you're the parent or teacher of a young child concerned about the impact of the Common Core standards and tests, you'll want to read this article in The Boston Parents Paper by Geralyn McLaughlin, Diane Levin and Nancy Carlsson-Paige of Defending the Early Years. 

The authors explain how the standards and tests are harming the quality of early education and hurting young children. More importantly, they offer clear, practical advice about things parents can do to protect their children and influence school policy. -  Citizens for Public Schools