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George Miller: “The common core of standards must be based on evidence as to what is truly and demonstrably necessary for college and…”

On the recordMay 11, 2009
The common core of standards must be based on evidence as to what is truly and demonstrably necessary for college and work, not political or ideological turf battles.
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George Miller
Democratic · California

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Miller advocates for standards based on evidence rather than political agendas.

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