Waiting for Judge’s Ruling US Dept. of Education Collecting and Sharing Your Child’s Information Without Your Consent

From EAGJudge’s ruling in student privacy case will impact school data sharing and Common Core implementation By Ben VeldermanEAGnews.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – A month after appearing in a federal district court, privacy advocates are still awaiting a judge’s ruling as to whether or not the U.S. Department of Education overstepped its bounds in late 2011…

Kristi Noem’s Signature Missing from Rep. Luetekmeyer’s Letter to Arne Duncan

A few weeks ago, we shared with you a letter from Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, (MO) to Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education.  In this letter he expresses serious concerns with the manner in which the US Department of Education has involved itself with Common Core standards. The letter also notes the highly irregular process used to…

The Common Core: A Poor Choice for States

The Common Core:  A Poor Choice for States by Joy Pullmann* A few highlights: Public dialogue on the Common Core is necessary to ensure high quality. Research has demonstrated that education standards have no effect on student achievement. No state, school district, or even school has ever used the Common Core. It has no track…

Health Care in Sioux Falls Schools Part 2 – Parental Consent Form

Health Care in Sioux Falls Schools Part 2   Parental Consent Form I want to share with you the parental consent form for your child to be seen in the Falls Community Health Clinic located in your child’s school. A couple of things of note.     Services provided at Falls Community Health—School-Based Health Clinic will include:…