re: Jindal wants Louisiana out of Common Core

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Tougher standards and tougher assessments will not fix the staggering drop out rates!

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The goal of Common Core is to ensure that our state's HS graduates are on par with not only other states, but other countries.

If a kid is struggling, the way to prevent drop outs is to give them another avenue of eduation - this is where alternative diplomas and trade education comes in.