Common Core panel discussion tonight

Thursday, April 30 | 7 p.m. | Weld Hall Glasrud Auditorium

“Finding Balance: Common Core and Local Control” will be the topic of a panel discussion Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in Weld Hall Glasrud Auditorium.

Panelists from across the nation who have studied the Common Core Standards will share their varying views on the movement, ranging from strongly against the Common Core to strongly supporting the Common Core. Panelists include:

  • Dr. Brenda Welburn: Former National Association of State Boards of Education, Executive Director, Generation Ready Consultant
  • Dr. David Flowers: Superintendent, West Fargo, N.D.
  • Mr. Chris Daniels: Minnesotans Against Common Core
  • Dr. Nick Tampio: Professor of Political Science, Fordham University
  • Mr. Doug Hamilton, Moderator: Prairie Public Radio

Sponsored by MSUM’s chapter of Education Minnesota Student Program.