speaking at a forum, with Zakiyah Ansari (left), Shael Polakow-Suransky and Micah Lasher

Defending Common Core

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 10, 2013

Merryl Tisch, chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, talks about the continued rollout of Common Core standards as she and State Education Commissioner John King hold forums to hear parents' concerns.

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