Bigs Quote by Carly Fiorina
“I do not support Common Core because there is absolutely no evidence that a big, centralized bureaucracy makes anything better. In fact, there is a lot of evidence to the contrary.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNBC, 2015
Criticizes centralized education reforms lacking evidence of effectiveness.
In simple terms: Big bureaucracy may not improve education.
Key Takeaway
Question top-down reforms without data.
Themes
education policy
bureaucracy
evidence-based practice
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
political
When to use this quote
- school district planning
- state education standards
- parental advocacy
Key Concepts
centralization
policy analysis
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you of a reform’s value?
- How can local input improve policy?
A Different Perspective
Reforms can have unintended negative consequences.
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