Gov. Ron DeSantis looks to end common core in Florida Schools

Lee County, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday afternoon that he is taking executive action on common core standards in Florida schools.

DeSantis said a lot of parents complained to him about the system when he was on the campaign trail.

“This is going to be a process that is going to take the balance of this year and we will go to the legislature next session and want to get that done,” DeSantis said during a press conference. “We don’t want to dillydally, but at the same time, do it right.”

People attending the conference started clapping before DeSantis even finished the announcement.

The state’s system is called the Florida Standards, which is similar to Common Core.

Many states have adopted Common Core, but it also has its share of critics who feel the system was imposed by the feds.

The Governor said parents were frustrated with all the testing and couldn't understand some of the math.

DeSantis is now directing the education commissioner to come up with a new set of standards and overhaul the system. He said he will work with the department of education, as well as, speak with parents and teachers across the state.