None of this mentions the work of the AFT, National Education Association, national foundations, teacher preparation institutions,
assessment consortia (Smarter Balanced and PARCC), or other groups with a
stake in the successful implementation of the Common Core.
Visit the
consortium's site (www.performanceassessment.org) to learn about these schools» self - styled
assessment systems and to get pointers for advocating for alternatives to high -
stakes tests in your own state or district.