Question 3 of 5
Why did the Obama administration’s Common Core State Standards lose favor over time?
A.
They neglected STEM.
B.
They neglected the humanities.
C.
They favored charter schools and vouchers.
D.
They were seen as a federal intrusion.
D. They were seen as a federal intrusion.
The answer is D. They were seen as a federal intrusion.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to analyze the context and events surrounding the Common Core State Standards during the Obama administration. The answer choice that best reflects the reasons for the loss of favor can then be identified.
Option A suggests that the standards neglected STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). While it is possible that some critics may have raised concerns about the emphasis on other subjects over STEM, it does not capture the primary reasons for the loss of favor.
Option B indicates that the standards neglected the humanities. Similar to the previous option, concerns about the standards not adequately addressing humanities subjects could have been raised. However, this alone is unlikely to be the primary reason for the loss of favor.
Option C suggests that the standards favored charter schools and vouchers. Although there might have been debates about the impact of Common Core on school choice and the perception of favoritism towards charter schools and vouchers, this choice does not reflect the overall reasons for the loss of favor.
Option D states that the standards were seen as a federal intrusion. This choice aligns closely with the prevailing sentiment surrounding the Common Core State Standards. Many critics believed that the standards represented federal government interference in local education systems, leading to a diminished favor towards them over time.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Why did the Obama administration's Common Core State Standards lose favor over time?" is option D: They were seen as a federal intrusion.