Opponents of Common Core educational standards were at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver to voice their opposition to the program [Getty Images]

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 12 : Anita Stapleton, of Pueblo, an opponent of Common Core educational standards holds up a sign with photos of her two kids that are in high school. Stapleton was in front of the Colorado Department of Education offices on E. Colfax Ave. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 providing info against the Common Core program. Tomorrow a bill to delay the program for a year goes to the State Senate Education Committee. (Denver Post Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon)

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