Central Florida reacts to Gov. DeSantis' announcement to end Common Core standards

CAPE CORAL, Fl. — People around Central Florida are offering their takes after Governor Ron DeSantis ordered an end to Florida Standards in schools, which are similar to Common Core.

DeSantis is now directing the education commissioner to come up with a new set of standards to overhaul the system.

Hundreds of comments were posted on Channel 9's Facebook page following the announcement. Users chimed in on Twitter as well.

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Some posters were in favor of the change.

Thank you for listening to parents! I’m sure there are many teachers who are pleased with this order as well!
— Nancy (@breezn50) February 1, 2019

Wow!!! Gov. DeSantis fulfills his promises to the people. This is going to take some getting used to....
— melissa broccoli (@mommabroccoli6) February 1, 2019

Others weren't so sure without a plan in place.

Just what is wrong with Florida Standards? Everything outlined in your executive order is what the standards execute. What is wrong are the textbooks that don’t really align to the standards and assess students on strategies not the actual standard. SMH😒Non Educators-Educating
— Maira Maguire (@qtmaira) February 1, 2019

Your executive order is stylish with lofty goals but lacks substance. How will you make Florida the most literate state in the nation? It’s almost laughable to think you can accomplish this. What will replace common core, which, as a parent of 2 elementary school kids, I loathe?
— Lesley Abravanel (@lesleyabravanel) January 31, 2019

Other posters explained that while they didn't vote for DeSantis, they'll reserve judgement.

What are your thoughts? Head over to our Facebook page and let us know!

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Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Thursday, January 31, 2019