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New York Ed Commissioner Suggests Early Changes To Core Standards

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Initial changes to the disputed Common Core standards suggested by Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia weren’t embraced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, stateofpolitics.com reports.

Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia

Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia

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The state’s task force is in the midst of studying the standards in order to suggest revisions, the story says. The commissioner’s recommendations include a teacher portal to help roll out common core standards, funds for Native Language Tests for non-English speaking students, and alternative assessments for disabled students.

Cuomo’s panel, which Elia is on, will release recommendations before the State of the State address in January, according the the article.

For the full story see stateofpolitics.com

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