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Smart Money? Philanthropic and Federal Funding for the Common CoreKornhaber et. al.
2016
Makes the case that Common Core funding increased the undemocratic influence of venture philanthropies and for-profit organizations over public policy while also benefiting them through increased sales and revenue by providing tests, aligned curriculum, and other resources despite a lack of evidence that these resources improved teaching and learning or reduced achievement gaps.
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Chris McNutt
Chris McNutt is the co-founder and executive director of Human Restoration Project, a nonprofit organization focused on student engagement, well-being, and motivation. His work centers on realizing systems-based change, examining how progressive pedagogical shifts (e.g. PBL, ungrading) reimagine school to best suit the needs of students and teachers alike. He was a public high school digital media & design educator who focused on experiential learning, portfolio-driven assessment, and community involvement.
