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Amy Klobuchar’s policy on common core

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Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Amy Klobuchar voterbaseYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Amy Klobuchar’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 9hrs ago

Amy Klobuchar voters

Answer: Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 90 voters that have pledged to vote for Amy Klobuchar in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

Klobuchar has explicitly supported the idea of a national base standard with flexibility for states and local districts to implement as they see fit. This aligns closely with her public statements and legislative positions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Klobuchar has expressed support for the concept of national standards but has also acknowledged concerns about implementation, suggesting she would agree with this nuanced position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Klobuchar has argued that national standards can help improve educational outcomes and better prepare students for college and the workforce, aligning with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Amy Klobuchar has generally supported the idea of national standards like Common Core, emphasizing the need for high expectations and consistency across states. While she has not been a vocal champion of Common Core specifically, she has not opposed it and has supported federal involvement in education standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

While Klobuchar supports individualized learning, she has not advocated for abandoning national standards in favor of purely individualized approaches. She tends to support a balance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

There is no evidence that Klobuchar has argued that Minnesota's standards exceed Common Core or that this is a reason to reject national standards. Her focus has been more on raising standards nationally. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

While Klobuchar supports state and local flexibility, she has also supported a federal role in education, including national standards. She does not believe education should be handled exclusively at the state and local level. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Klobuchar has not opposed Common Core and has supported the federal government playing a role in setting educational standards. She has not aligned herself with the anti-Common Core movement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

Klobuchar has not characterized national standards as a waste of time or effort. She has generally supported efforts to improve and standardize education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Many Democratic critics say that while they don’t oppose the idea of national standards, the Common Core is not based on researc...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

This statement aligns with the Democratic party's support for Common Core national standards. They believe that national standards can help improve the national average and better prepare students for college, which was a key goal of the Obama administration's Race to the Top initiative. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Democratic party generally supports Common Core national standards as a way to ensure consistent education quality across the country. President Obama's administration pushed for the adoption of Common Core through the Race to the Top initiative. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

This statement aligns with the Democratic party's support for national standards like Common Core while also acknowledging the importance of state and local control. They believe that a national base standard is necessary, but states and local districts should have the flexibility to customize their implementation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

While the Democratic party generally supports Common Core, they may acknowledge that there are issues with the current implementation. They would likely still argue for the importance of national standards and work to improve the implementation rather than abandoning the concept altogether. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

While the Democratic party supports individualized learning, they also believe in the importance of national standards like Common Core. They would likely argue that national standards can coexist with teaching to each student's potential. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

The Democratic party generally supports national standards like Common Core, but they may acknowledge that some states have higher standards. They would likely still argue for the importance of a national baseline to ensure consistent quality across the country. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

While the Democratic party values state and local control in some aspects of education, they generally support national standards like Common Core to ensure consistent quality across the country. This position is more aligned with the Republican party's stance on education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Democratic party generally supports national education standards like Common Core, so they would likely disagree with this statement. However, some individual Democrats may have concerns about the implementation or specific aspects of Common Core. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

The Democratic party generally supports efforts to improve education standards and would not view the adoption of Common Core as a waste of time. They believe that national standards can help ensure consistent quality across the country. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 16hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,800 voters that identify as Democratic.

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