Common Core
Coverage of Common Core in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: Screen Bans Can Be Education’s Dry January — Time for a Much-Needed Reset
The article compares screen bans in schools to Dry January, suggesting intentional tech breaks could reset education. States like Utah, Tennessee, and Iowa have implemented K-5 screen-time limits, while Virginia and Maine are exploring similar policies. The author argues overcorrection in education policy, such as screen bans, may be necessary to reevaluate technology's role in learning.
- Years of tension with lawmakers led up to runoff for Superintendent Richard Woods
State Superintendent Richard Woods faces a Republican runoff against Candler County Superintendent Bubba Longgrear after failing to secure a majority in the primary. Lawmakers and some local superintendents criticize Woods over reading instruction and accessibility, while Woods highlights past conservative achievements like replacing Common Core standards. The winner will face Democrat Lydia Powell in November.