When Common Core standards first passed in 2010, teachers unions were cautiously optimistic. After a glimpse of their implementation, however, that enthusiasm quickly began to sour. In 2014, the National Education Association, which once supported the standards, launched unambiguous criticism against the program, calling its rollout “completely botched.”

Last night, school choice was the topic of discussion at a Delaware Valley High School Board of Education meeting in New Jersey. On the agenda was the possibility of accepting students in the the state’s school choice program. If Delaware Valley does accept state-funded choice students, they would be the third high school in the county to do so. 

This Saturday FreedomWorks will be hosting a Get Out The Vote Training Seminar in Philadelphia. Come spend the day learning the secrets to successful campaigning and grassroots efforts from the FreedomWorks experts. WHEN: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, July 31 WHERE: SMOKEATER’S PUB – 7681 Frankford Ave COST: $30 payment at the time of registration; including lunch and training materials. If you’re a patriot living in Philadelphia or the area you do not want to miss this!

I got to spend part of my weekend in Jackson, New Jersey. It was a blast. You people up in NJ are crazy in the best possible way. I got there around lunch time and it was freezing and drizzling, but people still showed up. I think I bring inclement weather with me everywhere I go - I've spoken at just two Tea Parties that didn't get rained on - it was over 100 both times. Both are inconvenient. The amazing thing is that nobody leaves. And that was the case on Sunday. The people of Jackson were fantastic. Everyone was SO nice.