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La Crosse Diocese rejects adoption/adaptation of
Common Core.
December 6, 2013 The Cardinal Newman Society
Join us at the Genesis Restaurant for our annual
Popek Christmas/Birthday Party on the evening of
Sunday, December 15, 2013. See front page of
December Newsletter for details/registration form.
Bishop Morlino Joins Bishop Ricken in Rejecting
Common Core
November 27, 2013 Statement from Diocese of Madison Website
Green Bay's Bishop Ricken Rejects Common Core
November 21, 2013 The Compass: Official Newspaper for the Catholic
Diocese of Green Bay, WI
EXCERPT: I have instructed our diocesan Department of Education
staff, school principals and school system administrators that they not
“adopt or adapt” the “common core standards,” but may use them only
as a reference to improve the curriculum we already have. It is my
directive that the schools of the diocese utilize the diocesan standards
previously in place and not substitute for them with “common core
standards.”
Common Core Goes Global
November 20,2013 Crisis Magazine
EXCERPT: Some have decried Common Core as the nationalization of
American education. Far more dangerous, however, is the globalism of
Common Core that demotes American values, undermines American
constitutional principles and detaches students from their families and
faith. Common Core is simply the newest attempt in the decades-old
battle (Outcome Based Education, Goals 2000) to impose a U.N.
globalist worldview aimed at “peace,” sustainability and economic
stability at the expense of freedom.
COMMON CORE: DANGERS AND THREATS TO CATHOLIC IDENTITY
by DR. DUKE PESTA—SUNDAY, NOV. 17——An Update—
CUF, St. Gregory VII Chapter, has just learned that, upon the
recommendation of Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, Superintendent of Catholic
Schools, to the Director of Administrative Services at St. John the
Evangelist Parish (Denise Kasulka) we have been denied the use of the
church hall for our meeting Sunday, November 17. Ms. Kasulka
informed the Pastor, Fr. Michael Merkt, who is out of town at a retreat,
of Dr. Cepelka’s decision. According to Ms. Kasulka, Fr. Merkt agreed
that we cannot use the church hall. In a phone conversation with Dr.
Cepelka, she informed Dr. Szews that the Archbishop’s office supports
her position. Dr. Cepelka’s reason for opposing our meeting on church
property is that Dr. Duke Pesta holds an opinion of Common Core State
Standards that is contrary to that of the Archdiocese. Consequently,
we have changed the meeting location to the Clarion Hotel Ballroom
BC, 5311 S. Howell Ave. (across from Mitchell Field) Rosary 1:45 pm,
Talk 2:15 pm
Catholic leaders won't allow Common Core critics
to meet on church property
November 13, 2013 EAGNews
EXCERPT: According to Pesta, Catholic school leaders in Milwaukee
and elsewhere are jumping onto the Common Core bandwagon out of
fear of falling behind their public school counterparts on national tests,
which could affect students’ ability to attend the college of their choice.
“That’s a staggering admission – that they’re less interested in giving
students a classical Catholic education than in keeping up with the
public schools,” Pesta said.
Common Core is a Curriculum, contrary to
Advocates' Claims
November 19, 2013 Catholic Education Daily (Cardinal Newman
Society)
EXCERPT: In December 2009, the Gates Foundation also made a grant
of $550,844 to Common Core, Inc.,“to develop K-10 [English Language
Arts] curriculum aligned to the Common Core standards,” which were
still under development. According to data on the Gates Foundation
website, it appears Common Core, Inc., was the first organization to
receive grant money, in “2009 and earlier,” specifically to develop a
curriculum based on the standards.
According to Common Core, Inc.’s website, “with the advent of the
Common Core State Standards in 2010, we decided to begin designing
a library of content-rich, standards-based curriculum materials. Two
months after the standards were finalized, we released the Common
Core Curriculum Maps in English Language Arts. The first truly CCSS-
based ELA curriculum tool, these maps (now renamed The Wheatley
Portfolio) are in use by tens of thousands of teachers nationwide.”
Common Core.
December 6, 2013 The Cardinal Newman Society
Join us at the Genesis Restaurant for our annual
Popek Christmas/Birthday Party on the evening of
Sunday, December 15, 2013. See front page of
December Newsletter for details/registration form.
Bishop Morlino Joins Bishop Ricken in Rejecting
Common Core
November 27, 2013 Statement from Diocese of Madison Website
Green Bay's Bishop Ricken Rejects Common Core
November 21, 2013 The Compass: Official Newspaper for the Catholic
Diocese of Green Bay, WI
EXCERPT: I have instructed our diocesan Department of Education
staff, school principals and school system administrators that they not
“adopt or adapt” the “common core standards,” but may use them only
as a reference to improve the curriculum we already have. It is my
directive that the schools of the diocese utilize the diocesan standards
previously in place and not substitute for them with “common core
standards.”
Common Core Goes Global
November 20,2013 Crisis Magazine
EXCERPT: Some have decried Common Core as the nationalization of
American education. Far more dangerous, however, is the globalism of
Common Core that demotes American values, undermines American
constitutional principles and detaches students from their families and
faith. Common Core is simply the newest attempt in the decades-old
battle (Outcome Based Education, Goals 2000) to impose a U.N.
globalist worldview aimed at “peace,” sustainability and economic
stability at the expense of freedom.
COMMON CORE: DANGERS AND THREATS TO CATHOLIC IDENTITY
by DR. DUKE PESTA—SUNDAY, NOV. 17——An Update—
CUF, St. Gregory VII Chapter, has just learned that, upon the
recommendation of Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, Superintendent of Catholic
Schools, to the Director of Administrative Services at St. John the
Evangelist Parish (Denise Kasulka) we have been denied the use of the
church hall for our meeting Sunday, November 17. Ms. Kasulka
informed the Pastor, Fr. Michael Merkt, who is out of town at a retreat,
of Dr. Cepelka’s decision. According to Ms. Kasulka, Fr. Merkt agreed
that we cannot use the church hall. In a phone conversation with Dr.
Cepelka, she informed Dr. Szews that the Archbishop’s office supports
her position. Dr. Cepelka’s reason for opposing our meeting on church
property is that Dr. Duke Pesta holds an opinion of Common Core State
Standards that is contrary to that of the Archdiocese. Consequently,
we have changed the meeting location to the Clarion Hotel Ballroom
BC, 5311 S. Howell Ave. (across from Mitchell Field) Rosary 1:45 pm,
Talk 2:15 pm
Catholic leaders won't allow Common Core critics
to meet on church property
November 13, 2013 EAGNews
EXCERPT: According to Pesta, Catholic school leaders in Milwaukee
and elsewhere are jumping onto the Common Core bandwagon out of
fear of falling behind their public school counterparts on national tests,
which could affect students’ ability to attend the college of their choice.
“That’s a staggering admission – that they’re less interested in giving
students a classical Catholic education than in keeping up with the
public schools,” Pesta said.
Common Core is a Curriculum, contrary to
Advocates' Claims
November 19, 2013 Catholic Education Daily (Cardinal Newman
Society)
EXCERPT: In December 2009, the Gates Foundation also made a grant
of $550,844 to Common Core, Inc.,“to develop K-10 [English Language
Arts] curriculum aligned to the Common Core standards,” which were
still under development. According to data on the Gates Foundation
website, it appears Common Core, Inc., was the first organization to
receive grant money, in “2009 and earlier,” specifically to develop a
curriculum based on the standards.
According to Common Core, Inc.’s website, “with the advent of the
Common Core State Standards in 2010, we decided to begin designing
a library of content-rich, standards-based curriculum materials. Two
months after the standards were finalized, we released the Common
Core Curriculum Maps in English Language Arts. The first truly CCSS-
based ELA curriculum tool, these maps (now renamed The Wheatley
Portfolio) are in use by tens of thousands of teachers nationwide.”
NEWS
CHECK-OUT THE MILWAUKEE
CUF SPEAKERS BUREAU!
Do you need an interesting and
topical speaker for your church,
school, or Bible study group?
St. Gregory VII Chapter now offers
free, multimedia presentations
affirming authentic Catholicism in the
Milwaukee area. Speakers include
Jerry Schmutte, who can tell you
about “Mary and the Muslims,” or he
can take you “From Adam to the
Catholic Church.” Fr. James Kubicki,
S.J., will discuss “What it Means to
‘Live the Eucharist,’” “The Spiritual
Exercises of St. Ignatius,” “The
Practical Spirituality of the Morning
Offering and the Apostleship of
Prayer,” or “The Sacred Heart of
Jesus.” Dave Archibald will discuss
"The Crusades" and "Experiences in
Catholic Education." Dan Zeidler will
discuss "Life, Family and Faith in
Latin America." For information or
scheduling, Email CUF Milwaukee
Link to detailed speech flyer
CUF Milwaukee Chapter
Activities
Affirming Authentic Catholicism:
- Monthly meetings with
informative speakers - Speakers Bureau for your
church, school or Bible group
meetings - Annual Lenten retreats
- Regional Forums/Seminars
(periodically) - Annual Monsignor Popek
awards banquet honoring
faithful priests - Monthly newsletter
- Special Projects (e.g., canon
lawsuit against cathedral
renovation)
