Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Despite the centrality of public education at the elementary and secondary levels, there has never been a state monopoly on education.
2. President George W. Bush sought to minimize the federal government’s role in education.
3. It has traditionally been more acceptable for the federal government to be involved in elementary education than higher education.
4. Common Core supporters are justified in their embrace of the program as early implementers have seen significant improvement in test scores.
5. The early implementation of the Common Core has not been very pleasing for its supporters.
1.true
2.false
3.false
4.false
5.true
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