
One of the lead writers of the Common Core math standards is advising parents to avoid teaching their children how to do math problems, focusing instead on just making sure the assignments get done.
by Dr. Susan Berry6 Jan 2016, 8:16 AM PST0

The Ted Cruz presidential campaign has launched its “Homeschoolers for Cruz” coalition during an event in Winterset, Iowa, on Monday.
by Dr. Susan Berry5 Jan 2016, 10:17 PM PST0

The Senate voted to end debate on the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA) Wednesday, 86-12, allowing for a final vote on Thursday on the measure that is that chamber’s version of the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind law.
by Dr. Susan Berry15 Jul 2015, 8:25 PM PST0

The number of homeschooled children in the United States has soared nearly 62 percent over the past decade, and national homeschooling organizations are anticipating even further growth in home education as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide.
by Dr. Susan Berry3 Jul 2015, 5:44 PM PST0

“By imposing inflexible notice requirements on certain curricula, House Bill 332 would be an impediment to an adaptable learning environment, which is critical to helping our students develop the skills and critical thinking necessary for success in the 21st century economy,” the Democrat governor said in a veto message.
by Dr. Susan Berry28 Jun 2015, 12:36 PM PST0

The sobering reality that further entanglement with the Common Core standards and tests could come along with school vouchers is underscored by the fact that Common Core champions Bill Gates, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jeb Bush are all major supporters as well of school voucher programs and charter schools.
by Dr. Susan Berry28 May 2015, 7:24 AM PST0

The Meitivs were first investigated last fall when their children, ages 10 and 6, were seen playing together at a park one block from their home.
by Dr. Susan Berry26 May 2015, 12:28 PM PST0

As the U.S. Department of Education observes the higher education levels of parents who are homeschooling their children, a new trend is developing: institutions of higher learning are actively recruiting homeschooled children.
by Dr. Susan Berry23 May 2015, 9:37 AM PST0

Pope Francis addressed parents during his weekly audience Wednesday, strongly emphasizing that it is their role to educate their children, not that of “intellectual critics” who may try to take the place of parents, ousting them from their proper role.
by Dr. Susan Berry20 May 2015, 8:23 PM PST0

Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) introduced a bill Thursday that would return control of student education records back to parents and their children.
by Dr. Susan Berry14 May 2015, 9:01 AM PST0

As parents of thousands of students across the nation are refusing the standardized tests aligned with the Common Core standards, state education officials are digging in their heels and attempting to use authority and, in some cases, intimidation to keep test participation rates up and parents in line.
by Dr. Susan Berry28 Apr 2015, 6:17 AM PST0

Homeschooling families in Connecticut are in the process of forming a parental rights coalition, as they reject the use of the Newtown shootings over two years ago as a vehicle to undermine the rights of parents to choose the venue for educating their children.
by Dr. Susan Berry5 Mar 2015, 6:24 PM PST0

With conservative grassroots activists having educated parents, teachers, and lawmakers about the nature of the Common Core standards initiative, proponents of the education reform are desperate to bolster a possible presidential run for Jeb Bush, who was recently booed at CPAC by conservatives for being a champion of the now grossly unpopular plan.
by Dr. Susan Berry5 Mar 2015, 5:15 PM PST0

With the arrival of March, students in states throughout the country are scheduled to take tests to determine if they are keeping in step with the Common Core standards. A fair number of them, however, have been “opted out” of the assessments by their parents, leading school officials to respond in a variety of ways.
by Dr. Susan Berry2 Mar 2015, 8:33 AM PST0