Blackwell Bill Could Put Common Core On The Chopping Block
Oklahoma Legislature may rescind Common Core education standards
Legislation to halt the education standards program will likely be considered this session.
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Opposition to national K-12 curriculum standards among Oklahomans persists, and may be rising, as a new measure to eliminate the Common Core appears ready to make its way to the House calendar this session.
Several other state lawmakers have introduced similar bills, but HB 3167, introduced by Rep. Gus Blackwell, R-Laverne, has the greatest chance of being considered in the House.
“I wouldn’t say there is growing opposition. Teachers throughout the state have been vocal in supporting these more rigorous standards as they are excited about what they help a child know and do,” said Tricia Pemberton, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
She noted the state’s largest parent advocacy group, Oklahoma PTA, announced Thursday its support of Common Core standards.