Should I Hate Common Core?

My good friend (and top 5 finisher for the Florida State Teacher of the Year) Patrick Farley joins me again for a very helpful explanation of philosophy and methods behind Common Core.  As a parent, I’ve mostly been frustrated with my inability to help my 4th grader do math homework.  As a Christian, I’ve heard concerns that Common Core is designed to destroy my children’s moral foundation. Patrick helps walk me through the truth and the hyperbole.

If you have friends that are educators, I HIGHLY encourage you to have them check out Patrick’s excellent Youtube channel “Mr. Farley”, where he equips and encourages educators.

What do you think?  What has been your experience with Common Core?  Did the podcast sway you?

If you need help walking through specific lessons or concepts in Common Core, check out Khan Academy.