Matthew Hamilton is reporting at Capitol Confidential GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino and running mate Chris Moss released their 15-point education plan Tues., Sept. 2. The plan is outlined in broad bullet points, though it goes into little detail in some areas about how the points would be accomplished. At the top of the list: The end of Common Core in New York. The Astorino/Moss plan would replace the existing academic goals in mathematics and literacy with standards and curriculum developed by New York educators, taking into account input from local teachers and parents. It also calls for standards allowing for greater control at the district level. The proposal also calls for the governor to appoint an education commissioner who must then be confirmed by the Board of Regents with a majority vote. The group StudentsFirstNY released a statement bashing the plan shortly after it was announced, calling it a gimmick. Read the full post at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.