BY JOHN FEEHERY
Reprinted from TheFeeheryTheory.com

In the workout world, the “core” is what you do to make your lower back pain-free. You work your abs, you work your legs, you do sit-ups and push-ups, you stretch, you work with the medicine ball, etc. etc.

If you get your core in shape, the rest of the body will follow. It’s really not that much different than getting your “core” education right.

There is a debate going on in the world of politics about common core standards. Several states have adopted common “core” curriculum standards to help guide teachers and school administrators about what kids should be learning on the different subjects. Continue reading →