There is now no doubt: Americans overwhelmingly
support the common core. In a poll organized by the Pearson Publishing Company,
96% strongly agreed with the statement, "Schools should teach important
things." By a wide margin, those surveyed also agreed that "teachers
should help students learn stuff."
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced that
"This poll is a real-game changer. Despite the complaints of nay-sayers,
the public has finally got the message about the common core."
In a separate poll carried out among staff members of
the US Department of Education, 92% demonstrated their familiarity with
learning theory, responding that they recognized the name "Piaget."
Of those who did, however, 82% associated the name with a watch company.
Hat-tip: Andy Borowitz
Hat-tip: Andy Borowitz
"There are lies, damned lies, and statistics."
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