New Yorkers United for Kids
Repeal the Common Core State Standards!
Our Mission
New Yorkers United for Kids is a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to repealing the Common Core State Standards in New York. We connect parents, teachers, and concerned citizens to push back against federal overreach in education, high-stakes testing, and threats to student data privacy. Want to make your voice heard at the upcoming testing hearing? Learn how to build a powerful parent delegation to demand change Building A Parent Delegation For A Testing Hearing.
Key Issues
County Resolutions
Urging New York counties to pass resolutions against Common Core. Ulster County Resolution No. 350 called on the NYS Legislature to discontinue Common Core implementation.
Take Action →High-Stakes Testing & Opt Out
Parents have the right to refuse standardized tests tied to Common Core. Learn about the opt-out movement and PARCC testing concerns.
About PARCC →Data Privacy
Student data collection under Common Core raises serious privacy questions. We reference FERPA and the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Resources →Gates Foundation & NCEE
Examining the role of the Gates Foundation and the National Center on Education and the Economy in shaping and promoting Common Core.
Learn More →Common Core: Myths & Facts
Proponents of Common Core make claims about its benefits. We present counter-arguments and factual rebuttals addressing the standards' content, age-appropriateness, and the push toward a de facto national curriculum. Have you noticed test target charts on classroom walls? For advice on responding when test targets are posted in the classroom, check Responding When Test Targets Are Posted in the Classroom.
New York State bills A07994 and S06267 sought to discontinue Common Core implementation. Dr. Peg Luksik, a national expert educator from Founded On Truth, has been a recurring contributor to our efforts.
Past Actions & Events
- July 14, 2016 — "How To Defeat Common Core" webinar held.
- January 18, 2016 — Dr. Peg Luksik spoke in Syracuse about Common Core.
- October 14, 2014 — Ulster County Resolution No. 350 rally; committee meeting held October 15, 2014 at 5pm.
- November 4, 2014 — Stop Common Core ballot line and Project RAISE mobilized voters for the general election.
Stay Informed
We publish articles, news updates, and resources including Common Core audio and video, white papers, and testimony. Follow our work and join the movement to restore local control of education in New York.
The push to repeal the Common Core State Standards in New York has gained momentum as parents and educators grow increasingly concerned about the impact of standardized testing on children's learning experiences. High-stakes assessments have placed undue pressure on students, narrowing curricula and reducing classroom time for creative and critical thinking. Many families have chosen to opt their children out of these exams, citing data privacy worries and the inappropriate influence of outside organizations on state education policy. Grassroots efforts continue to build across counties, with local resolutions calling on state leaders to withdraw from Common Core and return decision-making authority to communities and classroom teachers.
Student data privacy remains a central concern for those advocating against the Common Core framework. The collection of sensitive information on children through testing platforms and educational software has raised alarms among parents who fear their children's personal data could be misused or shared without consent. Federal laws like FERPA provide some protections, but many believe they are insufficient in the digital age. New Yorkers United for Kids supports efforts to strengthen privacy safeguards and encourages families to stay informed about what data is being gathered and how it is stored. Protecting children's personal information is essential to maintaining trust in public education.