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Blog Entries by Michael J. Petrilli from 05/2012

A States' Rights Revolt Led by ... California?

| Posted 05.08.2012 | Huffington Post
Read More: Esea, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Arne Duncan, Nclb Waivers, No Child Left Behind, Jerry Brown, Nclb, Huffington Post News

Three cheers for California's governor, state superintendent, and state board chair, for applying for a waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (aka No Child Left Behind) that doesn't kowtow to Washington.

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Common Core Critics Want ALEC to Tell States What to Do

| Posted 05.11.2012 | Huffington Post
Read More: Mitch Daniels, Tony Bennett, Common Core State Standards, Chris Christie, Standards, Common Core, Alec, Huffington Post News

Which is the true "conservative" resolution? The one that tells states what to do and demands a one-size-fits-all approach? Or the one that trusts states to make up their own minds -- without interference from Washington?

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The Romney Education Plan: Replacing Federal Overreach on Accountability With Federal Overreach on School Choice

| Posted 05.24.2012 | Huffington Post
Read More: Elections 2012, Mitt Romney, Bill Bennett, Barack Obama, Margaret Spellings, Huffington Post News

Today, there's not a single Republican in the House of Representatives willing to defend federal accountability mandates. The GOP conversation has shifted to transparency. What a difference a decade makes.

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