The Details On Common Core

If you’re a parent of a K-12 student, you’ve likely heard of the Common Core initiatives, and maybe even suffered a headache or two over this fundamental shift in how children are taught in public schools.

In this segment, we explain some of the criticism of the new standards and catch up with New York State Department of Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia to hear her response on the discussion program “Connect:NY,” hosted by WCNY’s Susan Arbetter.