Michelle Obama

Very strongly agree

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

Michelle Obama would strongly agree that national standards help improve national averages and college readiness, reflecting the Obama administration's rationale for supporting 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.

Very strongly agree

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

Michelle Obama would strongly support a national base standard with local flexibility, as this reflects the Obama administration's approach to Common Core—setting a national floor but allowing for local adaptation. 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

Michelle Obama has consistently supported national education standards and reforms that aim to raise achievement and close gaps, as seen during her time as First Lady and her advocacy for educational initiatives. While she has not been the primary spokesperson for Common Core, she has generally aligned with the Obama administration's support for the 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

She would likely agree with supporting the concept of national standards but might acknowledge criticisms of implementation, as many Democrats have expressed support for the idea but called for improvements in how it is carried out. 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, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

While she supports individualized learning, Michelle Obama has not advocated abandoning national standards in favor of purely individualized approaches. She might appreciate the sentiment but would not prioritize it over national 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

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

Michelle Obama has not advocated for states opting out of national standards because their own are higher; her focus has been on raising the bar nationally, not on state-by-state exceptions. 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

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

While Michelle Obama values local input in education, her public positions and the Obama administration's policies favored a strong federal role in setting high standards, making her unlikely to support a purely state/local approach. 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Given her alignment with the Obama administration, which promoted Common Core as a way to improve educational outcomes, Michelle Obama would likely disagree with a flat rejection of 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.

Strongly disagree

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

She would strongly disagree with the idea that national standards are a waste of time, as her advocacy has centered on the need for reform and improvement in 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.