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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) North Dakota is known for its outstanding education and supporters of the Common Core believe the standards for mathematics and English will provide direction to ensure that every North Dakota graduate will be ready for college or a career.

Valley City educators support the concept behind the Common Core but question the standards testing method. Music teacher Karen Askerooth is concerned.

Jefferson elementary teacher Nancy Ost says teacher input should also be taken into account.

Jefferson elementary principal Troy Miller is concerned about some test questions appropriateness based on a child’s age.

Opponents of the Common Core believe the federal standards remove local control at the school district level.

Discussion surrounding the controversial Common Core will be a major topic during the upcoming 2015 legislative session.