# Common Core on The No Agenda Show Common Core comes up in 81 chapters across 64 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2013 to June 2023. - **Chapters:** 81 - **Episodes:** 64 - **Discussed:** September 2013 – June 2023 - **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Pearson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearson.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Education Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), [Stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [Arne Duncan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arne-duncan.md), [Scholastic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholastic.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 81 ### Social Emotional Learning, Cultural Marxism and Math - **Episode:** [1564: Zombie Town](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-15 - **Time:** 1:13:21–1:19:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town/chapter/social-emotional-learning-cultural-marxism-and-math.md The discussion continues on how "Social Emotional Learning" (SEL) and Common Core are used to insert political ideology into subjects like math. The hosts argue that math problems are now used to pivot toward discussions on "equity" and class struggle. They cite academic Hannah Dyer's work on "Queer Futurity" as evidence of an intentional effort to dismantle the traditional family structure. Keywords: sel, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), hannah dyer, [critical race theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-race-theory.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md) ### Death Rate Debunking, Common Core Logic - **Episode:** [1313: Q Victims](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-17 - **Time:** 2:50:22–2:53:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims/chapter/death-rate-debunking-common-core-logic.md A TikTok video attempting to debunk the stable year-over-year death rate is criticized for using "Common Core logic." The hosts argue that the slight increase in deaths in 2020 can be attributed to the secondary effects of lockdowns, such as depression and alcoholism, rather than the virus alone. Keywords: [death rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-rate.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [alcoholism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcoholism.md) ### Millennial Disillusionment and Celebrity Political Influence - **Episode:** [1270: Twindemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 31:38–35:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic/chapter/millennial-disillusionment-and-celebrity-political-influence.md Modern education systems like Common Core are blamed for a lack of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit in younger generations. Disillusioned by debt and low-paying jobs, many millennials reportedly engage with politics primarily through social media celebrities and Instagram influencers. Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrities.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md) ### Philanthropy and Public Image, Bill Gates Backlash - **Episode:** [1236: WhoTube](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-26 - **Time:** 1:36:45–1:40:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/philanthropy-and-public-image-bill-gates-backlash.md The public perception of Bill Gates is compared to John D. Rockefeller, noting that his visibility during the pandemic is eroding his philanthropic goodwill. His past involvement with Common Core is cited as a previous example of his controversial influence on public policy. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), john d. rockefeller, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [philanthropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philanthropy.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md) ### OK Boomer, ABC Song Changes, and Generational Shifts - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 1:07:04–1:12:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/ok-boomer-abc-song-changes-and-generational-shifts.md The "OK Boomer" meme and the official age range of the Baby Boomer generation (1946–1964) are discussed. The hosts express frustration over a new, slower version of the "ABC Song" attributed to Disney or Common Core influences, which changes the traditional rhythm of the "L-M-N-O-P" sequence. This change is viewed as an unnecessary disruption of a universal cultural standard. Keywords: ok boomer, abc song, [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [sesame street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesame-street.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [generational gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generational-gap.md) ### Dutch Education Crisis and Teacher Administrative Burden - **Episode:** [1188: Greta Doomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-10 - **Time:** 9:12–12:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg/chapter/dutch-education-crisis-and-teacher-administrative-burden.md The Netherlands is facing a shortage of 6,600 teachers as professionals exit the field due to excessive administrative data entry and rigid digital curricula. Schools are described as computerized factories where teachers must maintain constant digital profiles on students. Protests are planned as class sizes reach 50 students and educators lose autonomy over teaching methods. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [teacher shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher-shortage.md), digital curriculum ### Common Core and the Loss of Penmanship - **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-07 - **Time:** 1:25:15–1:28:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/common-core-and-the-loss-of-penmanship.md The decline of cursive writing is linked to the implementation of Common Core standards, which prioritize other subjects. One host admits to having poor penmanship and discusses the "muscle memory" required for good handwriting. They suggest that learning calligraphy or using exercise books from art stores can help adults regain these skills. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [calligraphy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calligraphy.md), [muscle memory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muscle-memory.md) ### Bill Gates, Common Core Failure Admission - **Episode:** [994: Scromit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-28 - **Time:** 22:39–26:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit/chapter/bill-gates-common-core-failure-admission.md Bill Gates has admitted that the Common Core education experiment was a failure after significant investment. Critics argue the initiative influenced trillions in taxpayer funds toward a computer-centric testing model that prioritized Pavlovian responses over actual learning. The discussion compares this educational approach to the "stack ranking" management style previously used at Microsoft. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [education reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [stack ranking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stack-ranking.md) ### Common Core, Madonna's Political Rhetoric - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 1:29:38–1:31:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/common-core-madonna-s-political-rhetoric.md A donation from Lillian Sonar in Florida highlighted how segments on Common Core helped transition her into a regular listener. The segment also featured a "douchebag callout" for her husband and a jingle request for Madonna's "We Choose Love" speech. The hosts recalled Madonna's controversial "pussy hat" era and her public statements regarding political outrage. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [pussy hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pussy-hat.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Scholastic Corporation, "Knight Attack" Podcast - **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-14 - **Time:** 1:34:41–1:39:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/scholastic-corporation-knight-attack-podcast.md John C. Dvorak promises an upcoming report on the Scholastic Corporation and its influence on public schools through textbooks and book fairs. A donor suggests Adam Curry should appear on the "Knight Attack" podcast with Brian Brushwood. The segment also features a $33,000 donation from Henry Cunningham, who credits the show with helping him avoid student loans. Keywords: [scholastic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholastic.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [brian brushwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-brushwood.md), knight attack, [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md) ### US Education Scores, Jimmy Kimmel Man on the Street - **Episode:** [821: Manterruptors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-01 - **Time:** 2:05:40–2:08:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors/chapter/us-education-scores-jimmy-kimmel-man-on-the-street.md The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report shows that US high school seniors are losing ground in math and reading, with only 37% judged college-ready. A Jimmy Kimmel "Man on the Street" segment illustrates this decline, showing young adults who can name numerous Marvel characters but cannot identify US presidents or the Vice President. Keywords: [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [math scores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math-scores.md), reading scores, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), marvel characters ### Every Student Succeeds Act, Common Core Removal - **Episode:** [780: Dustbin of History](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-10 - **Time:** 2:22:46–2:25:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history/chapter/every-student-succeeds-act-common-core-removal.md The Senate passed the "Every Student Succeeds Act" (SB 1177), which effectively removes federal mandates for Common Core standards. While the bill retains some statewide testing requirements, it returns significant control over education standards to the individual states. President Obama is expected to sign the bill as part of his domestic policy legacy. Keywords: every student succeeds act, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [education reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) ### Common Core Dissociation and Bill Gates Critique - **Episode:** [765: Smart Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/765-smart-power.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-15 - **Time:** 2:28:28–2:30:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/765-smart-power/chapter/common-core-dissociation-and-bill-gates-critique.md The hosts deconstruct the Common Core educational standards, arguing they are designed to dissociate children from their parents by making homework incomprehensible to adults. They criticize Bill and Melinda Gates for their role in funding the initiative. The segment also touches on how federal funding was used to "blackmail" governors into adopting the standards. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [melinda gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melinda-gates.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md) ### National SAT Scores and Show Outro - **Episode:** [754: Juloon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/754-juloon.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-06 - **Time:** 2:45:33–2:49:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/754-juloon/chapter/national-sat-scores-and-show-outro.md The show concludes with a report on the lowest national SAT scores in a decade, with only 42% of students considered "college ready." The hosts dismiss the importance of the scores, calling college a "scam to steal your money." Final sign-offs are delivered from Galveston Island and Northern Silicon Valley, followed by a Joe Biden parody clip. Keywords: [sat scores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sat-scores.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), college readiness, galveston island, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) ### Common Core State Standards Testing Results - **Episode:** [752: Gender Binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-30 - **Time:** 37:26–38:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary/chapter/common-core-state-standards-testing-results.md Initial results from Common Core-aligned testing show that the goal of creating a uniform national measurement system for student performance has largely failed. Many states are opting out of shared testing groups to develop their own exams, making it impossible to compare academic data across state lines. While some scores were higher than expected, the lack of transparency and consistency remains a primary criticism of the program. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [standardized testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standardized-testing.md), state standards, academic performance ### Barack and Michelle Obama Marriage Duration Confusion - **Episode:** [715: Tom Tatoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-23 - **Time:** 1:34:48–1:35:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe/chapter/barack-and-michelle-obama-marriage-duration-confusion.md The hosts express confusion over how long Barack and Michelle Obama have been married, noting a discrepancy in public statements. They jokingly attribute the inability to calculate the duration to "Common Core" education. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md) ### Ohio Reading Test Scores, John Kasich Hit Piece - **Episode:** [715: Tom Tatoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-23 - **Time:** 1:35:34–1:39:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe/chapter/ohio-reading-test-scores-john-kasich-hit-piece.md A PBS NewsHour report on low reading proficiency standards in Ohio is interpreted as a political hit piece against Governor John Kasich. The report claims Ohio promotes third graders even if they lag behind 85% of their peers. The hosts argue the story is designed to make the Republican presidential hopeful look like a "scammer." Keywords: [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [john kasich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kasich.md), reading proficiency, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [pbs news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-news-hour.md) ### Pearson Education Glitches, LAUSD iPad Contract Cancellation - **Episode:** [715: Tom Tatoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-23 - **Time:** 1:39:39–1:43:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe/chapter/pearson-education-glitches-lausd-ipad-contract-cancellation.md The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has cancelled a $1.3 billion contract with Apple and Pearson after the digital curriculum failed to function properly. Meanwhile, in Texas, "glitches" hampered online standardized testing. The segment also mocks the complexity of ICD-10 medical coding, specifically codes for "locking knees." Keywords: [pearson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearson.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [lausd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lausd.md), [ipad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipad.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [icd-10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icd-10.md) ### Common Core Testing, Computer Glitches - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 2:24:05–2:26:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/common-core-testing-computer-glitches.md A Common Core testing coordinator in a local school district described the "stressful" first day of standardized testing, which was plagued by computer glitches. The segment highlights the bureaucratic nature of the testing process and the physical toll on staff managing the digital transition. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [standardized testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standardized-testing.md), [glitches](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glitches.md), brittany ogden ### PARCC Testing, Common Core Glitches and Teacher Stress - **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-19 - **Time:** 49:57–52:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/parcc-testing-common-core-glitches-and-teacher-stress.md Reports from New Jersey teachers highlight significant technical failures and high stress levels associated with the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) standardized tests. 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