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As Bush campaigns, Florida struggles with his schools legacy

In response to growing backlash, state legislature considers whether to strap Common Core education standards
By Gary Fineout and Sergio Bustos
Oct 8, 2015

Jeb Bush’s signature achievement in education policy as Florida governor may be at risk of coming apart.

A champion of what became known as Common Core education standards, Bush pushed a set of high-stakes tests for students and a system of grading schools as the centerpiece of an education agenda that defines much of his legacy in office.

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