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Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver called for a two year delay in Common Core implementation in New York State:
“It is not every day that Speaker Silver and I agree, but the ongoing issues surrounding Common Core in New York are so large there is no other choice but to at least delay the implementation of this misguided policy.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) talked to parents about Common Core today as part of a district-wide telephone town hall meeting. The new educational standards are currently being implemented in New York State. Common Core is widely criticized for forcing students to learn skills necessary to perform well on tests as opposed to actually learning critical material.
Thousands of NY-27 constituents participated in the town hall to learn more about Common Core and voice their concerns about how the new standards are impacting their children.
Congressman Collins (NY-27) will host a telephone town hall on Common Core this coming Monday. The new educational standards are currently being implemented in New York State. Common Core is widely criticized for forcing students to learn skills necessary to perform well on tests as opposed to actually learning critical material. Congressman Collins recently met with parents, students, educators and school board members to discuss ongoing concerns with Common Core.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is encouraging local high school students to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The winning artist from New York’s 27th Congressional District will travel to Washington, DC and have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.