Cornel West

Strongly agree

No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

West has consistently advocated for education that recognizes the unique potential of each student and is critical of 'teaching to the test.' He supports more individualized, culturally responsive, and critical pedagogy, as seen in his writings and public statements. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

West has expressed skepticism about Common Core, viewing it as a product of corporate influence and federal overreach that does not serve the interests of poor and minority students. He has advocated for more democratic and community-driven approaches to education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

West could support the idea of national standards in principle if they were radically reimagined to promote equity and justice, but he is critical of the current implementation, which he sees as insufficiently attentive to the needs of marginalized students. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

While West is critical of national standards, his main concern is not simply about state vs. federal control, but about the content and purpose of education. He would somewhat agree with decentralization, but his focus is more on equity and justice than on states' rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

West might see some value in a flexible national framework if it allowed for significant local adaptation and community input, but he would remain wary of any top-down imposition. His support would be tepid and conditional. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

West has not specifically argued that state standards are superior to Common Core, but rather that both often fail to address the needs of disadvantaged students. His critique is more systemic than comparative between state and national standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

West's opposition to Common Core is not based on bureaucratic inconvenience or waste, but on deeper issues of educational justice and the inadequacy of standardized approaches. He would not frame his critique in terms of efficiency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

West is skeptical that national standards alone will improve educational outcomes, especially for marginalized students. He has argued that deeper structural changes are needed, including addressing poverty and racism, rather than relying on standardized benchmarks. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Cornel West has been critical of standardized, top-down approaches to education like Common Core, arguing they often reinforce inequality and do not address the needs of marginalized communities. He has called for more holistic, culturally relevant, and justice-oriented education rather than strict adherence to national standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.