February 10, 2015 | By Javier Manjarres | Facebook | Twitter

Common Core Looms Over Jeb Bush’s Education Summit

Expect fireworks today as former Florida Governor and probably Republican presidential candidate, Jeb Bush, talks about education in Tallahassee.
Education is Bush’s life’s work, but his unabated and unapologetic support for Common Core education standards has struck the ire of many conservative grassroots activists, as well as many Democrat and Independent voters.

Common Core transcends across political party lines, so expect the protestors to be out in force at this Bush event.

While governor, Bush signed into law the nation’s first plan to grade public schools A to F based largely on student test scores. He approved legislation that created more options for students outside traditional public schools, including tuition vouchers for private schools.

His educational foundation argues those policies on accountability and choice — “two of the most important factors for unlocking student potential” — improved public education in Florida, and it is pushing for new legislation along similar lines.

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“Florida’s education turnaround is undeniable, but we need to do more, which is why were convening,” said Allison Aubuchon, spokesman for the Foundation for Florida’s Future, Bush’s influential education group.-OS

Jeb Bush’s friend, political confidant, who is also mulling over a run for president in 2016, and does not support Common Core, is Senator Marco Rubio.

Could this be the one issue that defines the 2016 GOP presidential primary?

Perhaps, but the other big issue that Bush continues to get bashed over the head with is his support for amnesty for illegal aliens. While both Bush and Rubio have showed support for a pathway to citizenship for millions of illegal aliens living in the U.S., Rubio has pulled back a bit, and is now supporting a “piece-meal” approach to immigration reform.