Problems With Common Core Standards and Getting the Most Out of Parent/Teacher Conferences -- Articles for 8/18/12

Eight problems with Common Core Standards  -- Teacher Marion Brady weighs in on the problems with Common Core Standards in this opinion piece  from the Washington Post.  She's concerned about the way the standards are set, the limitations from teaching to them, and other factors.  

Getting the Most Out Of A Parent/Teacher Conference -- ProjectAppleseed.org gives some great advice about how to make sure that you get the most out of Parent/Teacher Conferences.