tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374945593972878840.post2476862697733100764..comments2023-09-22T06:24:01.470-04:00Comments on Libertarian Jew: Implementing Common Core as K-12 Education Reform Defies Common SenseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374945593972878840.post-72882885786176233452014-05-04T10:13:24.428-04:002014-05-04T10:13:24.428-04:00You hit not one but several nails on the head. Is...You hit not one but several nails on the head. Is take it even further: not only is there no evidence that Common Core changes would improve education and future success rates, there is every indication that the called-for changes would result in problems and even failure.<br /><br />Teachers everywhere are pointing out the fact that they must now "teach to the test" rather than actually teach the children critical thinking skills, rather than imparting actual knowledge and understanding.<br /><br />With Common Core standards comes almost complete slashing of art, music, physical education, and sometimes even recess. I've never seen a single study on music and education that didn't strongly indicate that music education, particularly instrumental instruction, results in drastically improved academic performance. Gym and recess are no-brainers, given the vast numbers of overweight and screen-bound Americans, and as for art, do we really mean to raise a generation of children who are unable to appreciate all that art stands for?<br /><br />I'd love to read your opinion on that aspect, as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com