Michigan SB826 and HB5444 would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education our state. SB826 must pass the Senate Education Committee while HB5444 must pass the House Education Committee. The bills were introduced in February; unfortunately, neither the House nor Senate have scheduled hearings. In a strongly worded […]
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Editors Note: This is a guest post by Melanie Kurdys. In late February, Rep. Gary Glenn (R-Midland) and Senator Patrick Colbeck (R- Canton) introduced legislation ( SB826 and HB5444) to repeal and replace Common Core in Michigan. Currently, thirty-two Michigan representatives and six Senators co-sponsored the bills. Their support is greatly appreciated. Few bills enjoy this level […]
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Repeal and Replace Common Core Senator Patrick Colbeck and Rep. Gary Glenn have introduced Michigan SB826 and HB5444 which would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. SB826 must pass the Senate Education Committee while HB5444 must pass the House Education Committee. We MUST continue […]
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Parents THIS is wrong, very wrong!
Parents this wrong, very wrong. In a draft set of guidelines it appears that the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has traded morality for federal IX funding. The proposed guidelines allow children of any age to select their gender without any knowledge or approval of parents, health professionals, or change in legal status. The State […]
The evidence is mounting that Common Core is wrong for children, wrong for teachers, and MUST be repealed and replaced in Michigan. The Washington Post reported on a brief from The California Alliance of Researchers for Equity in Education, a statewide collaborative of university-based education researchers. From the article, The researchers, from public and private […]
Michigan SB826 and HB5444 would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. SB826 must pass the Senate Education Committee while HB5444 must pass the House Education Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support these important bills. SB826 1. Call the Senate Education Committee Chair, […]
Call to Action – BEFORE THURSDAY March 3 Please call your Michigan Representative/Senator, both Republican AND Democrat, and ask them to co-sponsor the Repeal and Replace Common Core bill sponsored by Rep Gary Glenn. Bill will close Thursday evening for co-sponsors. Call TODAY! Thank you to the bi-partisan bill co-sponsors: State Rep Robert Kosowski, Peter […]
Rep. Gary Glenn (R-Midland) introduced legislation to repeal and replace Common Core in Lansing yesterday, February 24, 2016. Joining him in support of the bill were Senator Patrick Colbeck (R-Canton) Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) and Rep. Eric Leutheuser (R-Hillsdale). According to a report from MIRS, 19 additional lawmakers, including a pair of Democrats — Rep. […]
As we announced yesterday here at Stop Common Core in Michigan, State Rep. Gary Glenn is set to introduce legislation to repeal and replace Common Core on February 24. Channel 7, WXYZ News Detroit picked up the announcement and interviewed State Board of Education John Austin for his reaction. Austin said “it is not up […]
Attention Common Core Warriors: We are happy to announce that legislation to Repeal & Replace Common Core is a reality! The House bill is sponsored by Representative Gary Glenn. We sincerely appreciate Gary and his advocacy against Common Core. COME SUPPORT GARY GLENN and STOP Common Core!! Please join Gary Glenn Wednesday, February 24 […]