Very good points, Lisa. I believe they are quite valid, and I definitely would not care to have the government mandating what we cover and how we cover it. This is something that needs to be watched. Thank you for writing!

Additionally, it’s possible that colleges, which have been becoming very accepting of homeschoolers, will begin to turn our students *away* because we didn’t adhere to the CCSS–a situation which will become even more messy if we then were expected to follow a national curriculum.

So while CCSS might not seem to affect us directly right now, the situation is ripe with potentially dangerous consequences.

Hi, Wendy,

It’s good to read information from a variety of sources, as it’s often the best way to determine the truth. The videos and articles shared in this post come from a wide range of sources and political perspectives, but the common thread is concern over the ultimate result of national standards. None of the videos shared here were narrated by me; I have simply provided them for informational purposes.

Homeschooling laws vary from state to state, but many are linked in some way to state standards or require some form of standardized testing. Many state standards are being subsumed by Common Core standards, thus altering what is required and tested by the state. While CCS may not affect you now in the state in which you live, others are being affected, and the effect is likely to spread.

Homeschooled students in some states are required to take standardized tests at the end of each year, and the ability of the family to continue homeschooling depends on the test results. As standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, AP, and others become more and more keyed to Common Core Standards (something that is in progress, as you have doubtless seen from your research), homeschool students may be at an increasing disadvantage. Colleges and employers may begin to require that incoming homeschool students demonstrate that their course of study was Common Core compliant. Much is being written about these aspects, as the details of the law are becoming clear, so I’m sure you’ll want to continue your research.

While Common Core Standards may not affect you yet, it is important to be informed by history. The worldview behind CCS must be considered, along with a study of how societies grow, stagnate, and decay. Much has been written about how to bring about social change, and education is often the lever. Ideas have power.

You are using a lot of terminology in your videos and such that is tainted and very biased. This is causing an uproar surrounding CCS. When you go and use terms such as “socialist” it creates turmoil. The point is null at this point. What’s done is done. It is time for people to start focusing on the student and rather the controversy surrounding the money. http://blog.wendycphotography.com/2013/05/common-core-standards-why-the-uproar/

Absolutely, Tina. I very much appreciate the effort you’ve put into the lists and site. It’s a valuable resource. I’m hoping people will use them thoughtfully and prayerfully, and I hope that a reminder in that direction will be helpful. Thanks for stopping by!