[PGR88]

The Dept. of Education does (yet) not have control over state education standards. Common Core was initiated by the National Governors Association and something called the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).

Of course, what’s at stake is A LOT of Federal Money going to the states, distributed by the DOE

Think of it as Obamacare for Education. How does one go about creating of Federal control over things that were once solely private or local government decisions?

[OneWingedShark]

The Dept. of Education does (yet) not have control over state education standards.

No, they do not.
But as far as I can tell, it's always been their goal.

Think of it as Obamacare for Education. How does one go about creating of Federal control over things that were once solely private or local government decisions?

Yes, I know.
It's a terrible thing — but that doesn't mean our current system is good.