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Parents are often close minded about anything related to Common Core. At this point, I believe it is more of a political stance, than a true disconnect in understanding. Parents automatically shut down, and allow for their children to do so as well when instruction is not "the old fashioned way". What are so tips on opening parents up to new ways of thinking?
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I think parents often confuse Common Core with the assessment itself, so I clarify that Common Core is a set of standards, not a test. I also explain some of the reasoning behind Common Core, one being that students were getting to college and having to take remedial classes because they were not prepared for the rigor that came with college. For language arts classes, Common Core means increased writing, and I explain the benefits of this. Students who can express themselves through writing likely are becoming more critical thinkers.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Your post was very informative and interesting. I agree with what was said.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 4:30 am
Rated By: uJuPyS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is a great solution.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 4:57 pm
Rated By: uqeMeg
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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I believe this is a great solution because it provides answers to why common cores changes are being implemented. The teacher address key topics that are important to parents, such as preparation for college. I would use this solution as a guide as to how I would address parents who are concerned with common core.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 8:41 pm
Rated By: geSuNy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think giving examples of the benefits of Common Core and how it actually works is a great way to get parents on board and out of their political shade!
Rated On: October 17, 2015 1:45 am
Rated By: Cortnie
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I like the way you explain what common core is to the parents. I would do this as well.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 5:23 pm
Rated By: qutehu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is useful information.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:53 am
Rated By: aTeRaz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I like that this solution involves explaining what the Common Core actually is, because, likely, the parents are misinformed.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:05 am
Rated By: yJeXad
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Yes, explaining the difference between assignments and common core standards is a good solution this problem.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 5:32 pm
Rated By: ymuXyg
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 27, 2015 2:15 am
Rated By: yheGaQ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Agreed.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 4:13 pm
Rated By: beTyZa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree, thank you for sharing.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 2:32 am
Rated By: ReTepy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: March 7, 2016 8:50 pm
Rated By: eRyber
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think it is important to help explain Common Core to parents when there is a lack of understanding. I would do exactly this.
Rated On: July 10, 2016 5:49 pm
Rated By: LuLyHa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I enjoyed this problem and solution because I often hear the silliest things about common core and the problems it brings. A LOT of parents have no idea what common core is. Heck, I didn't know enough about common core until I started this program. I actually think that common core is beneficial.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 6:54 pm
Rated By: etyWys
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This answer is dead on. The explanation of the common core being standard and the benefits as well as reason behind why these standards have come fourth is a great possible solution.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 5:06 am
Rated By: Nicole McVey
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 12:12 am
Rated By: junuTu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree! Describing the purpose and benefits of Common Core to the parents taking issue is a wonderful way to address the issue.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 7:52 pm
Rated By: aLuruz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is a philosophical stance.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 11:11 pm
Rated By: maPyqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Explaining a difference between the two will really help the parents. I would do this in my classroom.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 12:03 am
Rated By: ZeSuQy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree. This is what I would do in this situation.
Rated On: October 18, 2016 8:41 pm
Rated By: Daniela
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, this is exactly what I would do.
Rated On: March 2, 2017 4:29 am
Rated By: ybabaJ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This solution useful
Rated On: March 3, 2017 12:10 am
Rated By: tuBaZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Very well put.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 10:23 pm
Rated By: uDaHeD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree that explanation is key.
Rated On: March 4, 2017 3:38 am
Rated By: jyvubu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I like how this solution is laid out, classifying that Common Core is a set of standards and not a test can change many minds. I didn't know what common core was until I started doing research on the matter.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 1:50 am
Rated By: uresaM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: March 5, 2017 5:21 pm
Rated By: ysyver
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: well said
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:35 pm
Rated By: VeWyRu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is exactly how I would approach a conversation with a parent against Common Core Standards. I would also try to open their minds to view it as their child's education and not a political view.
Rated On: July 8, 2017 2:18 pm
Rated By: aByveM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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Comments: Parents have snap reactions to common core because its not how they learned. Explaining the benefits could change their minds.
Rated On: October 14, 2017 12:59 am
Rated By: JyGeLe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Clarification that common core is a set of standards may be helpful for parents who do not understand the difference.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 7:37 pm
Rated By: GaVyme
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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Comments: I believe that this is the best solution to this problem.
Rated On: February 19, 2018 10:39 pm
Rated By: dymaDa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think this solution is good because it addresses that there are differences between Common Core and the assessment portion of the Common Core, which can explain the idea behind it, but also acknowledge that there have been some bumps in the roll out of it. Explaining the whys is important.
Rated On: February 21, 2018 1:10 am
Rated By: Simone Haddad
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 26, 2018 12:42 am
Rated By: DuTepy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: I think this is a helpful solution that will allow the parents to see the benefits of common core and may be more willing to accept the new method.
Rated On: July 6, 2018 6:01 pm
Rated By: Rochelle Young
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: Clarifying what Common Core is and the benefits should help the parents understand he importance.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 9:22 pm
Rated By: yJuhuv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Agreed!
Rated On: October 15, 2018 1:10 am
Rated By: aLureP
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Clarification is huge. People often misunderstand what they do not know. This post is excellent because it mentions explaining what common core is.
Rated On: February 22, 2019 9:56 pm
Rated By: Haley Kennedy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree
Rated On: July 7, 2019 9:05 pm
Rated By: SeGyHu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think this is good.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 6:18 pm
Rated By: Anastasia Stampoulis
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Explaining common core to the parnets might help ease the fear that comes with common core.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 1:33 am
Rated By: aSuByL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Great, explain to the parent what Common Core really is
Rated On: July 1, 2021 5:19 pm
Rated By: yTuWeG
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is a great solution that helps with how to explain to parents
Rated On: November 10, 2022 6:49 am
Rated By: muWyZy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I feel this response was very well written and I agree that it would be the best course of action to first and foremost inform the parents. By opening up the opportunity for a clearer conversation one can hopefully better connect with the parents.
Rated On: July 24, 2023 3:17 am
Rated By: zyzuDy