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Eliminate Common Core!!! My A/B 16 yr old is making Fs!!! Homework for my 2nd grader is collegiate. Both are so smart

Created by A.C. on January 31, 2016

Before our state of TN implemented common core, my firstborn thrived. He retained what he learned. Now, it's a mad rush in every class to get up to tests/quizzes so info is rushed, not taught, by his teachers. Now he is failing the subjects he once loved. My 1st grader (and my 8th grader) come home with homework I can't even understand myself!!
i.e, what is 345-212? Write out a detailed sentence about how you arrived at that conclusion. And then, illustrate.
WHAT??!!!! He's in 2nd grade, & I know the argument may be pushing for critical thinking, but both my boys have common core curriculums that are at least 2 grades ahead.
My little one is nervous all the time, & my once vivacious teen is now depressed. I know I'm NOT ALONE in this! Get a Federal AND State ban!! My kids are capable!

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