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Harry S. Truman’s policy on common core

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Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 268 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Many Democratic critics say that while they don’t oppose the idea of national standards, the Common Core is not based on researc...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

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

Truman was a strong advocate for states' rights and local control over education, so he would likely agree with this statement. 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

Given Truman's stance on states' rights and local control over education, he would likely disagree with a federal initiative like the Common Core. 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, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Truman might agree with this statement as it aligns with his belief in local control over education and the importance of individualized learning. 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, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

While Truman would likely support states having their own standards, it's unclear whether he would believe that all states' standards exceed those of the Common Core. 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, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

Truman might agree with this statement as he was a proponent of states' rights and local control over education, which could include maintaining current educational 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.

Slightly disagree

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

While Truman might agree with the idea of states and local districts customizing their implementation of standards, he would likely disagree with the idea of a national base standard, as it goes against his belief in states' rights and local control over 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.

Disagree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Truman might agree with the concept of national standards, but given his belief in states' rights and local control over education, he would likely disagree with the current implementation of the Common Core. 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

While Truman might see the value in improving national averages and preparing students for college, he would likely disagree with this being achieved through a federal initiative like the Common Core. 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

Harry S. Truman was a strong advocate for states' rights and local control over education. While he may have seen the value in national standards, it's unlikely he would have fully supported the Common Core as it is a federal initiative. 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.

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