Category Archives: Common Core
Seven Keys and Why They Are Important for Student Success
By now most Oak Ridgers with some knowledge of our school system have heard the term “Seven Keys to College and Career Readiness” but exactly what are why? Following are my views on the Seven Keys. The Seven Keys were … Continue reading
Common Core, Oak Ridge Schools and Every Student
Several people have asked candidates for school board their stand on The Common Core. It’s important to know what Common Core is and what it is not. You may find a discussion of that here. Here is how the administrator … Continue reading
Seven Things
Donato DiGregorio posted this Washington Post article on an Oak Ridge Facebook group and asked for thoughts. Paige Marshall, a candidate for Oak Ridge Board of Education answered. I admire her response concluding with seven points. I found her post … Continue reading
Tennessee Pulls the Plug on PARCC
Education Week is reporting that the State of Tennessee pull out of PARCC last week. The report is here: Link “Accordingly, Kevin Huffman is resigning as a member of the PARCC Governing Board,” the officials continued. “All staff from the … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 