Craig Johnson, Democrats for Education Reform NY Board Chair, issued the following statement today on the recommendations released during Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Common Core Implementation Panel:
“The Common Core is essential to preparing our students for success in the high-skill economy, but it must be implemented correctly. The Common Core Implementation Panel convened by Governor Cuomo has put forward a set of recommendations that will improve implementation, protect students and parents from unfair high-stakes testing, and provide teachers with the tools they need to succeed. While some see the Common Core’s challenges as an opportunity to derail critical reforms like New York’s landmark teacher and principal evaluation system, we know that moving forward with improved implementation of the Common Core and maintaining our commitment to strong and fair educator accountability must go hand in hand.”