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When Walker talks, Republicans listen: Common Core hearings coming

By M.D. Kittle | Wisconsin Reporter

MADISON – Gov. Scott Walker in commanding the GOP’s attention is a lot like the old E.F. Hutton slogan: When Walker talks, his party listens.

Such was the case this week when Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, announced the creation of the Assembly Select Committee on Common Core Standards a day after Walker told Wisconsin Reporter he wanted public hearings and that he thinks the state can create better standards.

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The panel is charged with reviewing Common Core and providing recommendations on future implementation.

And there will be hearings.

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Democrats and Republicans agree nothing is more important than educating our children,” Vos said in a statement. “This committee will hold public hearings and lead a statewide conversation on what standards should be taught in Wisconsin schools.”

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