Topic: Arnie Duncan

Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan is reportedly backpedaling after criticizing "white suburban moms" for opposing Common Core. The hosts discuss the "visual memory tricks" replacing traditional math like long division and criticize Bill Gates for funding these experimental standards. They argue that the system is designed to create "spreadsheet jockeys" rather than critical thinkers.

In Oregon, groups of parents are pulling their children out of public school math classes due to the stress and failing grades caused by Common Core. U.S. Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan dismissed these concerns, suggesting that "white suburban moms" are simply upset to find their children aren't as brilliant as they thought.