A battle is brewing in Baton Rouge over the state’s implementation of Common Core in schools. Right now the governor and the head of education for the state are at odds after the governor “flip flops” on Common Core.
Last month Governor Bobby Jindal backed legislation to repeal Common Core, but that measure failed. A small group of lawmakers will pursue the issue until the legislature adjourns in June with the backing of the governor.
However the Chief Academic Officer for Bossier Schools says the higher standards will benefit students. Tom Daniel adds losing Common Core would be a financial lost for school districts across the state. Districts have already purchased textbooks and trained teachers.
The governor had previously supported the academic standards, but as conservatives turned against Common Core Jindal’s opinion changed.
The issue is expected to come up again in Baton Rouge next week.
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