I'm having a hard time differentiating the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from test-based accountability; especially after reading Marc Tucker's blog, which you canread here. Unfortunately for the Common Core, it is lumped in an era of test-based accountability, something that has defined education for the past decade. It makes me question whether the Common Core is guilty by association, or just plain guilty.

Adding to the Common Core and test-based accountability debate is an interview I listened to on NPR's Diane Rehm show. Tom Gjelten was in Diane Rehm's place when he interviewed Michael Cohen of Achieve, Carol Burris of Southside High School and Catherine Gewertz of Education Week. To listen to the interview, click here.

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