Catholics Join Common Core Protest - Eagle Forum

www.eagleforum.org/publications/educate/dec13/cath....html
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On radio 790

Tune in and listen to 790 AM radio and at 4:30 for lively radio
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Article V

Carol;

I supported an earlier effort but was soundly critiziced by Darr Moon and the Custer Tea Party group. I am interested in the factions coming together and discussion the issue. I will go either way.

S. Thayn
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Salt on Highway

Mr. Gardner;

I was not aware that salt was used in Idaho. It is news to me. It is not being used in the Emmett area. Thanks for the information.

S. Thayn
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White-paper-SBAC.pdf

www.idahoednews.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Whi...C.pdf
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Common Core and the SBAC Test: an update

From; Senator Steven Thayn


I recently attended a meeting of Canyon County legislators and school
superintendents and others. Several issues were discussed of interest to many of my readers was the discussion on Common Core and the accompanying SBAC test.

Almost everyone in the room was supportive of the Common Core
standards. However,
concerns were expressed with the SBAC test. The concerns were so great that they suggested that the SBAC be delayed. The concerns included:

1. The length of the test. According to the state department of
education, the test will take 3-5 graders up to 7 hours. This creates a real problem. Some elementary schools will need to take up to 55 days to complete the test because of lack of resources. Taking this much time is very disruptive to instructional time.

2. The SBAC test, this year,"teachers will receive little valuable feedback” from giving the test.

3. The SBAC test seems to be more for benefit of statisticians than for the benefit of students and teachers.

4. California is limiting the test to 3.5 hours per student.

The superintendents of Vallivue, Nampa, Mountain Home, Middleton, Kuna, Emmett, Caldwell, Bishop Kelly, and Boise have written a paper expressing these concerns and have offered some alternatives.

A. Postpone administration of the SBAC…

B. In the interim, adopt the NWEA MAP test in grades 3-8 and the SAT in high school

I believe the superintendents have raised valid concerns. The legislature supported, through rule adoption, the Common Core standards. The
legislature did not adopt the SBAC test. It is time to push pause on the SBAC and seriously consider the recommendations of the superintendents in the field.
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Dental school

Marcus at Indiana School of Dentistry. He is practicing on a dummy; not me.


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In Tennessee

I have spent the last couple of days writting about my reflections on the governor's education task force. Any one interested?
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Idaho Senator Steven Thayn

For those wondering what they can do to avoid the ravages of Obamacare, I have four suggestions I am working on.
www.steventhayn.com/page.php?t=issues
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Suggested Funding Formula

The governor's education task force suggested changing the funding formula. If you are a person interested in what this might look like, please go to this link and read a suggestion that I have. steventhayn.com/page.php?t=Funding_Formula
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NDAA

Jason Casilla presenting anti-NDAA legislation to the Emmett City council.


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Grandkids are here.

The house is alive with 4 of our 12 grandkids.
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Direct Primary Care Coalition: A better way: direct primary care

Great alternative to Obama Care.
www.dpcare.org/dpc
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Radio

Will be on the radio with Austin Hill at 8 AM on 99.1 to talk about common core.
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I thought you should see this story

Sen. Fulcher launches challenge against Idaho Gov. Otter

m.idahostatesman.com/is/db_300468/contentdetail.ht...48Jt5
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Common Core

I have uploaded my thoughts on Common Core to my website - steventhayn.com
It is a four page essay with recommendations.
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Common Core and Testing

Associated with Common Core are a series of tests. Idaho has choosen the SBAC test. This is a long test that requires keyboarding skills in order to input the data. I find this test is not appropriate for elementary students. Schools are taking time to teach keyboarding skills in the second grade. Is this the best use of time? If we use the SBAC, it should only be used for 7th grade and older grades.

Also, the data being generated by these test is of marginal value to the teacher. The data will be used primarily by policymakers. I find this backward. Any test being given should, first, benefit the teacher in crafting classroom instruction; and, secondly, benefit statisticitians.
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Ted Cruz's Advice

I was in Dallas last week and Senator Cruz gave some wise advice. He suggested that we need to focus on opportunity (meaning oppening up ecnomic opportunity) and empower the people. I have been going around the state of Idaho this last week giving this exact message with concrete examples of how the citizens of Idaho can be empowered with resources and choices in medical care, education, and the economy.

The message has been well received.
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MP Squared Tour

In Idaho Falls on our 5th night of the tour.
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Texas

Sunday morning on Texaz.


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Ken Blackwell

Ken Blackwell and I. He spoke of the electoral college.


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Rep. Bob McEwen and I

Rep. Bob McEwen and I, he gave a great explanation on economics.
Freedom requires production
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Ted Cruz speech

Senator Cruz suggested we need to champion growth and opportunity. Also, we need to empower the people. I totally agree.
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Ted Cruz

Senator Cruz in Dallas, Texas.


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Gen. Boykin

Senator Vick and Gen. Boykin in Dallas. He gave a great speech on religious freedom.


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Visiting the district

I had a chance to visit the principal of Challis elementary. It was great.


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FFA students

At the education task force.


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On listening your with Russ Fulcher in Emmett. Good turn out.


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Spent the afternoon learning about common core math standards.
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Apple store

In Apple Store learning how to do iMovies.


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Working on dual credit

Matt and Jennifer are two representatives from the Idaho State Department of Education that I met with today at the Albertson's Foundation to discuss ways to offering more dual credit classes to Idaho students.


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This is an issue Ryan Kirby have been working on.
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I am happy to announce that Superintendent Luna's budget has $5 million for students to take dual credit classes.
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MP2-Introduction - YouTube

Hope you like this introduction to MP2 by Thad Butterfield. The video introduces a new way to approach our political problems by offering solutions.
m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=JqM4ELv...tu.be
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John and I are at the Capitol

John is teaching me how to use technology.


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Hauling straw


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New Medicaid Rules (MAGI)

I am concerned about how Medicaid might affect public school funding. See steventhayn.com/page.php?t=magi_rules
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Hope you are having a great day

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