Common what? How? Who?

I hear plenty these days about 'Common Core Curriculum'. I'm sadly behind the curve on this issue.

I've spoken to a few teacher friends about this, one spoke at length. The others made one or two brief but favorable remarks.

The one that spoke at length expressed serious concerns. The one that struck me was the loss of local control, micromanagement in the classroom down to the methods of teaching and content!

One that spoke in favor (kind of) said it’s a good idea, but rolled out too soon. Another won't engage regarding common core, but has cited quotes from a well-known educator  (who I'm certain I would have profound disagreement) and thinks educational choice is a bad thing, bad for public education perhaps.

What I do know about common core is that it comes down from the heavens of Federal Government (ahhh! Bells-a-ringin’ & angels-singin! ). THAT makes me very skeptical and very nervous. This, sadly, is coming to us; no- SHOVED on us via ‘No Child Left Behind’ and has since spiraled into another government monster. Who'd of thunk teachers unions would get behind a Bush?

So while you’re holding on to your guns, free speech and freedom from unlawful search and seizure get a grip on your kids!