| − | '''Common Core''' is a plan by the [[federal government]] ([[United States Department of Education]]) to nationalize the curriculum standards in [[public school]]s. This policy has come under intense criticism, mainly because of how poorly the content is taught. A math problem, for instance, is performed in multiple, confusing steps, rather than doing the problem simplistically. | + | '''Common Core''' is a plan by the National Governor's Association and the [[federal government]]'s [[United States Department of Education]] to nationalize the curriculum standards in [[public school]]s. [[Bill Gates]] is one of its primary [[liberal]] supporters. This policy has come under intense criticism, mainly because of how poorly the content is taught. A math problem, for instance, is performed in multiple, confusing steps, rather than doing the problem simplistically. |