Common Core standards face push back in Louisiana

Name: Common Core standards face push back in Louisiana
Uploaded: 2014-06-10T00:34:12Z
Duration: P484S
Description: Just a few years ago, the push to create a set of K-12 educational standards enjoyed bipartisan support. Governors across the country got behind the Common Core, including Louisiana's Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, whose state ranks near the bottom for high school achievement. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Shauna Sanford reports on a growing battle in that state over the standards.

Clip: 06/09/2014 | 8m 4s

Just a few years ago, the push to create a set of K-12 educational standards enjoyed bipartisan support. Governors across the country got behind the Common Core, including Louisiana's Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, whose state ranks near the bottom for high school achievement. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Shauna Sanford reports on a growing battle in that state over the standards.

Aired: 06/09/14

Rating: NR

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Common Core standards face push back in Louisiana

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