re: Jindal wants Louisiana out of Common Core

I think you make a valid point. HOWEVER, if you have something that everyone thinks will dramatically improve education, then you want everyone to take advantage of it as soon as possible.

Doing a 13 year implentation (i.e. starting in K and adding a grade per year) basically relegates the first graders in the first year to 12 years of lower standards, etc.

I think the best way was what they did - implement it for everyone, know that the score are going to take a hit, and focus everything you can on catch up. This is also why some of the high-stakes were removed in the first couple of years.