Pragmatism

Strongly agree

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

This answer aligns closely with pragmatic principles, advocating for a balance between national standards and local customization, allowing for evidence-based adjustments and flexibility. 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

Pragmatism is open to revising and improving policies based on their implementation and outcomes, suggesting a willingness to support the concept of Common Core if its implementation can be effectively adjusted. 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

Pragmatism highly values individualized approaches that cater to students' potential, recognizing that diverse educational strategies may be more effective than standardized testing. 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

Pragmatists would support states setting higher standards than Common Core if evidence suggests these standards are more effective, emphasizing results over uniformity. 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, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Pragmatism values flexibility and local control, recognizing that state and local levels might be better positioned to understand and meet their unique educational needs. 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

Pragmatism might see the value in a unified approach to education standards to ensure a baseline of quality, but would also recognize the challenges and limitations of a one-size-fits-all policy. 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, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Pragmatism might support the goal of improving national averages and college preparation but would also consider whether Common Core effectively achieves these outcomes. 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

A pragmatic view would neither strongly agree nor disagree without considering the specific outcomes and evidence supporting or opposing Common Core, focusing instead on what works in practice. 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

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

While pragmatism acknowledges the importance of not wasting resources, it also recognizes the need for change if current standards are ineffective, focusing on practical outcomes rather than resistance to change. 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.