Sunday, January 25, 2015

Episode 51: Psychological Consequences of Common Core

Episode 51: Psychological Consequences of Common Core

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How does Common Core and its associated assessments affect students? It’s a major psychological issue for many. Join this weeks’ guest, Mary Calamia, a licensed psychotherapist who has witnessed first hand the mental burdens placed upon New York students and the results thereof, and the making of the of American government widget maker.

PicMary Calamia is a psychotherapist practicing on Long Island. After testifying to the New York State Assembly Forum on Education about the mental health consequences of the Common Core, Mary took on a leadership role in the grassroots fight against the controversial CCSS initiative.

Mary speaks at educational forums and advocates tirelessly with legislators to eliminate Common Core. She is also one of the contributors to the book, Common Ground on the Common Core.

United Nations education initiative mentioned: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Contact Mary at: 631-585-2612.

Watch Mary’s testimony before the Suffolk County Education Forum hosted by the New York State Assembly Minority Education Committee


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