In New York , as in other states , some parents oppose the Common Core exams . Nicholas Johnson : Common Core seems to focus too much on testing . He believes teachers should not have to teach to the test and drain school budgets . Tampio : Children should have a well - rounded environment and education .
In New York , as in other states , some parents oppose the Common Core exams . Nicholas Tampio : Common Core seems to focus too much on testing . He says teachers should not have to teach to the test and drain school budgets . Tampio : Children should receive a well-rounded curriculum and education .