A strong emphasis exists on the necessity for a common educational standard that includes essential concepts in various fields, such as the alphabet in literacy and fundamental theories in science. The discussion highlights the controversial rejection of evolution in educational curriculums by certain states under the guise of states' rights, revealing an underlying resistance to accepted scientific principles. The argument against common core standards stems from a fear of teaching evolution, which is a foundational aspect of biology, alongside other fundamental scientific ideas like plate tectonics in geology and energy conservation in physics. This situation illustrates a broader struggle for educational acceptance of scientific knowledge that is critical for understanding life and the natural world.