Anti-Common Core Groups Gear Up for Statewide Event

Submitted by Anonymous on March 17, 2014 - 4:54pm

Anti-Common Core groups across Florida will be holding a statewide eventin Orlando on Saturday opposing the national education standards.

The free event will feature speakers David Barton of WallBuilders, Laura Caruso of Florida Family Policy Council and Stephen Guschov of Liberty Council.

Rep. Debbie Mayfield, R-Vero Beach, and Rep. Charles Van Zant, R-Keystone Heights, will also be present at the event. Sen. Greg Evers R-Baker, has been invited to the event, but has not yet confirmed if he's attending.

"Current education 'reforms' are already impacting Florida students public, private and home schooled," reads the event website. "Were at a crucial juncture as the Florida Legislature is meeting NOW and there are several lawmakers in a true 'David and Goliath' fight to stop this in Florida. Youll hear from them as well. Parents, no matter where you have your kids, you are ultimately responsible for and must have authority over your childs education."

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