July 21, 2010

Press Release:

"Common Core" School Standards Roll On Without Supporting Evidence
Despite Obama administration claims, research finds no link between achievement scores and academic standards

Policy Brief:

The "Common Core" Standards Initiative: An Effective Reform Tool?
William J. Mathis, Ph.D. University of Colorado at Boulder

This policy brief explores the "common core" standards initiative embraced by the Obama administration as a means for increasing student achievement and ensuring global economic competitiveness. Author William Mathis raises questions about the development of common core standards and provides an overview of the relevant research on this topic. Mathis also includes a series of recommendations for moving forward with the common core standards initiative.

Executive Summary
Policy Brief