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    Which Way, L.A.?

    California Embraces National Education Standards

    A lot of local schools are in trouble, but California is known for its high education standards. So why did the State Board of Education join 33 other states and sign on to the “ common core ” for English and Math? Yesterday’s vote was unanimous, just one hour before the deadline for earning points to qualify for Race to the Top.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    A lot of local schools are in trouble, but California is known for its high education standards. So why did the State Board of Education join 33 other states and sign on to the “common core” for English and Math? Yesterday’s vote was unanimous, just one hour before the deadline for earning points to qualify for Race to the Top.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Theodore Mitchell

      President, California State Board of Education

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      Mark Freathy

      Middle-school Math Teacher, Elk Grove School District

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