Dr. Duke Pesta, Prof. of English, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh will speak on Common Core, at 1:00PM Saturday September 20, 2014. This special event will be held at the Gateway Building, 200 NE Water St. in Peoria, IL. His presentation will cover the current state of the fight on Common Core and will include the threats of the new Science and History standards.

Dr. Pesta will also discuss the efforts of individual states to eliminate Common Core. Dr. Pesta has an admirable record of 200 talks in 32 states so he brings a unique perspective to explain the ploy to manipulate the hearts and minds of our children.

This is a free event but seating is limited. It is sponsored by The Illinois Citizens for Better Education.(end)