We fear that following Mr. Duncan's lead will move us at a breakneck speed down a $ 5 billion - dollar path to privatization, national standardized tests, and loss of local control over schools, leaving our children even farther behind. (pureparents.org)
The legislators seem concerned about loss of local control and that the new transmission could be used to increase fossil fuel delivery, Olson said. (utilitydive.com)
The opt - out effort this year has united different political strains: Republicans and conservatives are skeptical of Common Core as it pertains to a loss of local control for school districts, while the state's teachers union is encouraging the movement as well over concerns of how the results will impact performance evaluations. (nystateofpolitics.com)