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Call to Slow New Jersey Common Core Implementation

Cerf did make a presentation before the NJEA convention earlier this month. The state's largest teacher's union supports the Common Core, but they too say they'd like to slow down the implementation.

Critics Call on Cerf to Slow Implementation of Common Core Curriculum

Several groups are concerned about the rollout of the Common Core State Standards in New Jersey and are asking officials to slow down the implementation. For more New Jersey news, visit NJTV News online at http://www.njtvonline.org/news/

Parents like Kim Barron of Mahwah say the Common Core takes all the individuality out of the teaching process by relying too heavily on standardized tests and lessons. Click to read more. 

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