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Which Way, L.A.?

Common Core: For Better or Worse

As the father of children in New York public schools, comedian Louis CK has become a poster-parent for protest against Common Core . That's the new federally approved program of educational standards designed to produce the critical thinking and analytical skills required for success in the global economy.

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

As the father of children in New York public schools, comedian Louis CK has become a poster-parent for protest against Common Core. That's the new federally approved program of educational standards designed to produce the critical thinking and analytical skills required for success in the global economy. Louis CK says, "My kids used to love math. Now it makes them cry." California has adopted the Common Core standards for public schools but not for everybody. Tests are being given this year in grades three through eight and 11 — but no results will be made public. In fact, the tests themselves are being tested.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Jenny Hamel

    KCRW

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    Deborah Sigman

    California Department of Education

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    Anthony Cody

    Network for Public Education

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    UTLA

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