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Republicans policy on common core

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Do you support Common Core national standards?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “We reject a one- size-fits-all approach to education and support a broad range of choices for parents and children at the state...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

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

The Republican party strongly supports the idea that education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level. This is a core principle of their opposition to Common Core 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.

Strongly agree

No

The Republican party tends to oppose Common Core national standards, as they prefer local control over education. The 2016 Republican party platform explicitly rejected the Common Core 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.

Agree

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

Many Republicans support the idea of teaching to each student's potential instead of uniform testing, which is one of the reasons they oppose Common Core 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.

Agree

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

Some Republicans may argue that their state's current standards exceed the Common Core standards, and therefore they oppose the initiative. However, this argument is more specific to individual states and not a general stance of the party. 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

Some Republicans may argue that changing their state's current educational standards is a waste of time and effort, but this is not the primary reason for the party's opposition to 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Some Republicans may support the concept of national standards but not the current implementation of Common Core. However, the party's general stance is opposition to Common Core and preference for 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 a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

Although some Republicans may support a national base standard with customization for states and local districts, the party generally opposes Common Core and prefers 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, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

While some Republicans may see the potential benefits of national standards, the party generally opposes Common Core due to their preference for 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Republican party generally opposes Common Core national standards, as they believe in more local control over education. For example, the 2016 Republican party platform explicitly rejected the Common Core 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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 22,730 voters that identify as Republican.

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