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Students in grades third through eighth took the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test this past spring while students in high school took End of Instruction Tests. Scores are as follows. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Guest Comment: Open letter to parents with schoolchildren Aug 6, 2008
By that, we mean that a parent will practically never take the time to show appreciation for the many things that teachers do above and beyond the core curriculum to make things special. But if there is the slightest misunderstanding, they are quick to complain, and not just to the teacher. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
ESJ tackle Lewis opting for Texas A&M Jul 29, 2008
ESJ tackle Lewis opting for Texas A&M- NOLA.com. UPDATED: 2 :33 a.m. CDT, July 29, 2008. (Nola.com -- Sports)
More of this story Jul 29, 2008
Grissett and Hawthorne have completed the Master Level, which requires 15 training hours, including one core curriculum course. Grissett said in order to achieve the Master levels, board members must first complete the first four regular academic levels. (Atmore Advance, AL)
District to try out new test process Jul 29, 2008
The tests would allow teachers to develop custom-made assessments that would use information from the core curriculum developed by the state, Garrett said. A teacher could input specific topics he or she would like to have tests cover and get an instant output of questions that would accurately assess whether the students are being prepared for year-end tests. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Yearly progress numbers dip Jul 26, 2008
The state has been phasing in its new curriculum, switching from the Quality Core Curriculum, which was considered broad but shallow, to the Georgia Performance Standards, which covers fewer topics but goes into more depth. The new curriculum is more rigorous, requiring pupils to demonstrate understanding of a topic rather than memorization of facts, as had been required in the old curriculum. (The Augusta Chronicle)
District goals, fuel costs top S-O board discussion Jul 26, 2008
Goals that are expected include safe school environment, technology and core curriculum implementation. It was noted there is a core curriculum team in place to address that issue. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
GUTHRIE CENTER SCHOOL BOARD Jul 25, 2008
Supports development of a model core curriculum of rigorous content standards by the IDED. 3. Supports legislation allowing the option to reduce staff to respond to reductions in state aid and to arbitrator's awards. (The Guthrian, IA)
Levi's(R) and JCPenney(R) Team Up to Support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Jul 24, 2008
"Restoring music education in our public schools is an important cause, and we are proud to partner with these two outstanding corporations as we work toward our goal of bringing music into the core curriculum of each and every public school in our country.". "JCPenney has a long history of participating in programs that help to enrich the lives of children," said Steve Lawrence, executive vice president of Men's at JCPenney. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CRCT scores dip in Catoosa Jul 22, 2008
The standards-based curriculum emphasizes problem-solving skills, replacing the old Quality Core Curriculum, which was knowledge-based and emphasized memorization, educators said. Overall I think we re extremely pleased, said Nichols. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Student leader honored with Hamilton award Jul 20, 2008
Gold winners are also enrolled in the Hamilton Scholars Educational Program, which concentrates on three core curriculum areas: empowerment, young adult transition, and heritage issues. Hingham High School Principal Paula Girouard McCann said Michael joins a truly remarkable group of young men and women from across the United States, representing a wide range of high schools from Miami, Florida, to Honolulu, Hawaii. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Teachers get lesson in art education Jul 15, 2008
"Richard Metzger, executive director of the Troy-Pike Cultural Arts Center the workshop host, agreed that the visual arts should be a part of the core curriculum of Alabama schools."This Visual Arts Workshop will be beneficial to the 40 teachers who are participating and have an positive impact on their students this year and in years to come," he said. "Each of these teachers has between 18 and 28 students in his or her classroom who will benefit from what they have learned. They will all leave... (Troy Messenger, AL)
Food for Thought Jul 8, 2008
Such an activity is not only the core curriculum in the school of civilizing discourse; it is also a set of protocols that curb our natural savagery and our animal greed, and cultivate a capacity for sharing and thoughtfulness. These teenagers are deprived of the main course of civilized life the practice of sitting down at the dinner table and observing the attendant conventions. (The American Conservative)
REGION: Parents picking up tabs for expanded programs and service Jul 6, 2008
They are part of the core curriculum of a college prep course of study. First name only. (North County Times)
School Board selects legislative priorities Jul 3, 2008
Development of rigorous content standards consistent with Iowa Model Core Curriculum. This position asks that the state further define and support the development of those standards stated in the Iowa Model Core Curriculum which is being developed and all schools must adopt. (Dallas County News, IA)
CRCT results are in Jun 28, 2008
The phasing in over the last three years of the Georgia Performance Standards, the tougher curriculums in English\language arts, reading, math, science and social studies currently replacing the old Quality Core Curriculum, is nearly complete. The state DOE mandates the introduction of GPS curriculums in what grades and for what year. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
More options for high-schoolers in Hamilton Jun 25, 2008
Option II has been around since the late 1980s, but was re vised in the late 1990s when the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards were imple mented. Districts decide independently whether they will pay for students to take college-level classes or if the students will pick up the tab. (NJ.com -- Times)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, June 26 edition Jun 25, 2008
a private baccalaureate institution that offers professionally focused programs in business, technology and human studies balanced by a strong core curriculum. Champlain College s 130th Commencement was held on May 3. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Around town - Catch a tune outside office Jun 25, 2008
Tilden is enrolled in the software engineering program at Champlain College, a private, baccalaureate institution that offers professionally focused programs in business, technology and human services balanced by a strong core curriculum. BURGHARDT IS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Focusing on art Jun 24, 2008 Junior high makes progress Jun 22, 2008 School's in when it's out Jun 22, 2008 Santa Fe Elementary offers district’s first foreign language immersion program Jun 21, 2008 New prez says SJCN ‘special’ Jun 21, 2008 New schools superintendent speaksRandina stresses academies, collaboration, creativity Jun 20, 2008 Sheltrown fights Lansing to change core curriculum Jun 19, 2008 Belmonte still classified as an 'elementary school' Jun 14, 2008 High-school course on genocide draws protests Jun 14, 2008 Sustaining a sustainable education Jun 12, 2008 CORE CURRICULUM Jun 11, 2008 Short funds for sports Jun 6, 2008 Lakeshore among 110 best in U.S. Jun 6, 2008 Dover School District extends Universal Pre-K application deadline Jun 5, 2008 A graduation day decades in the making Jun 5, 2008 SJCN has a new president Jun 4, 2008 Effingham-area business leaders complete program Jun 1, 2008 Central celebrates rise in Native American graduates Jun 1, 2008 Best is the new worst May 31, 2008 Longtime Charles City educator set to retire May 30, 2008 Valley Regional's School to Career program making waves in the community May 30, 2008 GESD board approves tech curriculum May 30, 2008 Steele, 'Heart of FES' retires this week May 30, 2008 Iowa becomes last state to enforce state ed curriculum May 28, 2008 Math failures ignite criticism May 24, 2008 More bound for summer school May 24, 2008 Professor makes breakthroughs, ballads May 23, 2008 Violence and drugs in middle school? May 23, 2008 University Site Work Bids Sought May 22, 2008 Degree programs in supply chain management coming to Lakeland May 21, 2008 Third-year in philosophy named Beinecke scholar May 16, 2008 Testing change gives districts more control May 12, 2008 Culver signs $1.3 billion school spending bill May 10, 2008 The Sealy News has compiled a list of candidates running for office on the Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees and the Sealy City Council. Included in this section are candidates' responses to a questionnaire about themselves and also their responses to issues of importance. May 9, 2008 Big money for local projects, but lawmaker gives session 'F' May 4, 2008 Wilder receives W. Texas A&Mdistinguished alumus award 05-04-2008 May 4, 2008 Culver signs curriculum mandate bill May 2, 2008 Five and out May 2, 2008 Letters to the Editor (April 29) May 2, 2008 Words from Windschitl May 2, 2008 Disney Interactive Studios' Warren Spector and Mark Meyers to Keynote First Game Education Summit at SMU in June May 2, 2008 Tougher Graduation Requirements Proposed In Hartford Apr 22, 2008 Finance 101: How much does your kid know? Apr 21, 2008 Jazz and Razz Apr 20, 2008 Some private schools concerned about state-mandated curriculum Apr 20, 2008 UGA curriculum isn't any tougher Apr 20, 2008 SSUSD approves new staff training program ... Man arrives in Ridgecrest, then disappears ... Schools to revise math classes ... ‘Fainting goats' coming to Spring Festival ... Sierra Sands board approves master plan CEQA document ... 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While arts classes don't make artists, just as taking math classes doesn't mean you'll become a mathematician, she contends art should be part of the core curriculum, whether "you end up with art as a career or as a lifelong passion.". Having art in a school's curriculum increases attendance and decreases the number of disciplinary visits students take to the principal's office, Ms. Durant said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Swiss Army Knife of education Jun 23, 2008
Now, as permanent director of Plan II, I want to take this opportunity to explain the core curriculum of Plan II and its relevance in any century as well as some of the initiatives we've taken to change the face, if not the soul, of Plan II Honors ... For those reasons, the core curriculum of Plan II continues to include, among other things, the study of world literature, philosophy, higher mathematics, logic and the foundational sciences of physics and biology. (The Daily Texan, TX)
The explanation concluded: "Over the past three years many changes have been implemented at Pontiac Junior High to improve student achievement. The greatest changes have included greatly increasing the number of Students with Disabilities who are included in co-taught classes. Co-taught classes have the Students with Disabilities included in the regular core curriculum classes. They have a regular education teacher and a special education teacher in the same classroom."In addition this year new... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Typically, a student's freshman and sophomore years are dictated by core curriculum; junior and senior years offer more choices. But there are four required electives that every student must take: lifetime personal fitness, U.S. government, economics and Alaska studies. (Anchorage Daily News)
Most of the core curriculum, including reading, writing and math, will be taught in English, while science and social studies will be covered in Spanish. Parents are asked to commit six or seven years of their child s education to the multilingual program to gain maximum benefit. (Peoria Times, AZ)
In this role she is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, quality management and marketing of the DCCCD Core Curriculum and Academic Programs. Harris and her husband, Wayne Dickerson, have an adult son, Kris, and grandson Isaac. (North Channel Sun, TX)
"When it comes to curriculum, it's very important to make sure it's aligned with core curriculum standards, because in the state of New Jersey, and even nationwide, that's what our children are being assessed on," she said ... You can still be creative, even as you teach the core curriculum. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008. EAST TAWAS Not every child is a college prep student. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Manville said a school must provide students at least 990 hours of instruction in core curriculum each year to be classified as a middle school. Belmonte students are now receiving between 940 and 950 hours of instruction in core curriculum, Manville said. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
A high-school course on genocide that has raised loud protests from ethnic groups, one for being included and one for being excluded from the core curriculum, was unanimously approved by the Toronto District School Board last night. About 50 protesters waved Turkish flags and picket signs outside the school board's North York offices, objecting to the inclusion of the Armenian genocide as one of the course's three core case studies. (Globe and Mail -- National)
The school will integrate the best theories and practices of a sustainable education into the core curriculum for grades 9-12. Tina Nilsen-Hodges, founder of New Roots as well as a teacher and curriculum developer for New York State, has had the idea for a sustainable high school for the last few years. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Last Update: 09:50 AM EDT. TEACH YOUR BODY TO GET IN SHAPE WITH PILATES. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Core curriculum and after-school programs other than athletics, such as band, will not be affected by the shortage. Sports are funded by three sources: the school department budget, user fees and an annual donation from boosters. (Abington Mariner, MA)
"It takes the commitment of an entire community to assure that music is a part of the core curriculum. Children engaged in music will be the innovation leaders of tomorrow, and there is no better way to build lifelong participation in music than with a solid base of music education.". Research reveals strong correlations between quality music education in school and academic achievement. (Dowagiac News, MI)
"There is also a positive difference in their number and letter recognition skills. I couldn't believe how extensive the Universal Pre-K core curriculum was.". Math awareness, socialization skills, listening skills, reading, estimation, science, and understanding two and three-step processes are a few of the curriculum items included in the program. (Henrietta Post, NY)
The program required Reidy to enroll in a core curriculum along with her ASL classes. I remember walking into class the first day of English class, she said, everyone was 18 or 19 and I thought, Oh my God, I m never going to fit in. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
In this role she is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, quality management and marketing of the DCCCD Core Curriculum and Academic Programs ... Prior to her current position, she served as the interim vice president of instruction at the Eastfield College campus; district director for faculty development and core curriculum evaluation; and executive dean of arts and sciences, dean of communications and as a faculty member at the Mountain View College campus. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Lou Tice, founder of The Pacific Institute and developer of this core curriculum, teaches to the whole person, presenting how these concepts affect not only the individual, but the family, workplace, community, nation and the world. The curriculum is eligible for continuing education credits. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Students there learn the core curriculum as well as improve their study skills and social skills. Dolores Riley, the school district's Indian Education director, said school officials also have tried to help through personal phone calls and letters to parents and teachers to make sure every project is completed. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The broader cultural perversion of its meaning dates from the late 1960s, when the academic left pinned the label on faculty members who resisted the establishment of separate departments for what were then called "minority studies." In this case, two distinct faculty groups were tarred with elitism - those who wanted to incorporate black and women's studies into the core curriculum, and those who thought that blacks and women had produced nothing worthy of study. Instead of elitist, the former... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
It s much more cohesive," Kelly said. She also said students have more options now, including a variety of elective classes. Since I ve been here there are many more options now. Over 75 percent of the graduating seniors have taken some type of dual credit, AP (advanced placement) or post-secondary enrollment class, Kelly said.More elective options and college credit classes keep students engaged during their senior year and can give them an opportunity to take classes in their career pathway,... (Charles City Press, IO)
Outside of the typical core curriculum there is still much to learn, important life skills such as interview tactics, how to leave a simple voice mail with an employer, and how to problem solve. It is the simple, yet necessary amenities that are suck out in this program. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Students will benefit from access to online curriculum and learn how to easily integrate technology activities into core curriculum without detracting from lessons, Andrews said. EasyTech also means teachers will be able to track individual student progress and make adjustments in instruction. (Glendale Star, AZ)
"Quality Core Curriculum has been replaced with Georgia Performance Standards. We are in the final years of the rollout. It is much more hands-on than ever before. Although the transition has been difficult for parents who are used to kids bringing worksheets and such home more manipulatives in class are really working well for the students. I think when it is totally in place we will truly see great results; we re already seeing the results. Georgia has been a pioneer in curriculum. "This... (Calhoun Times, GA)
The Legislature approved the change last session, making the Iowa Core Curriculum the basis for what teachers will cover in their classrooms beginning in 2012 ... The Iowa Core Curriculum will be implemented by 2012 in grades 9-12, and by 2014 in kindergarten through eighth grade. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
In the 2005-06 school year, the Department of Education began phasing in the Georgia Performance Standards to replace the Quality Core Curriculum. The shift was meant to be a move from memorization to understanding. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Last year, it was based on the old Quality Core Curriculum, which school officials say was less challenging. School officials say comparing this year's passing rates among eighth graders with last year's class isn't valid since the students took two different tests. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
He wrote his dozen science songs to complement his teaching in a course called "The Evolution of the Physical Universe and of the Earth," part of Boston University's core curriculum for undergraduates. "Anybody's attention span during an hourlong period doesn't really focus on someone just lecturing," he said. (CNN -- Tech)
They've achieved this, in part, by teaching conflict-management skills as part of the core curriculum, not just after there's a flare-up. Their small class sizes allow teachers to give students more individual attention, so they're able to recognize and address early warning signs before kids start fighting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Core curriculum classes that may be transferred to upper division schools. Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate (LVN). (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Core curriculum for the degree programs includes Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation & Distribution, Principles of Quality Management, Purchasing & Inventory Management and Operations Management. The average annual wage of $48,669 in Florida's logistics and distribution sector is significantly higher than industry in general, where the average annual wage stands at $36,804. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
I m a perfect example of why the Core curriculum is such a wonderful thing and how you can find your true self by expanding your horizons, said O Brien, a third-year who was recently named a 2008 Beinecke scholar. I came to Chicago because I loved science, and when you love science, this school is one of the best places to be. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
The math portion of the test has been altered to reflect changes in the state core curriculum, he said. The schools will use the data they gather from the test to help second grade teachers next year identify which students are in most need of help, Ballard said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
1 million to implement a core curriculum requirement that for the first time requires all public and accredited private schools to offer a basic set of courses. Such requirements previously were left to local school districts. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The greatest challenge will be to connect with our diverse student base in providing the balance of a core curriculum and educational electives that will challenge our students to become the most they can be, with the ability to compete in society after leaving our district's watchful eye ... I support a more stringent core curriculum and a teaching process that brings out excellence from our youth. (Sealy News, TX)
Zieman also panned the Iowa Core Curriculum, which Gov. Culver signed into law Thursday. The mandate will require public and private schools accredited by the state to follow a model curriculum set by the Iowa Department of Education. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Strong joined the WTAMU faculty in 2000 to help lead the university s effort to develop a core curriculum for a new program in athletic training. The university received approval to offer the degree in 2002, and the program was awarded full accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
The law will require both public and private schools to adopt a model core curriculum set by the Iowa Department of Education ... Some outside groups have criticized Iowa's lack of standards, and some pushing for the core curriculum argued that smaller school districts needed help keeping up with federal mandates such as No Child Left Behind ... Conservatives in the Iowa Legislature opposed the core curriculum measure, arguing it forced schools to adopt ineffective teaching methods. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The rise of technology as a changing force in the workplace is perhaps the single biggest contributor to the need for an expanded core curriculum. Yet as all of this new information becomes ever more crucial, the basic four-year structure of undergraduate education has remained unchanged for years. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
scott burress wrote on Apr 29, 2008 12:54 PM:" I basically agree with what you are saying, Seldom Seen. But let me try to answer some of your questions. I have a degree in Biology, with a subsequent certification to teach High School Biology (years ago). The issue of teaching evolution and whether to teach intelligent design in H.S. Biology interests me, to put it mildly. In the news today are stories about the Florida state legislature considering a bill to require H.S. biology teachers to... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Senate File 2216 is the Model Core Curriculum bill, which I have covered in a previous article ... Mandates model core curriculum for grades 8-12 by 2012 and for grades K-6 by 2014 Some other key points about the bill are; * The "model core curriculum" contains broad general guidelines for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
In addition to the keynotes, conference sessions will cover topics such as teaching methodologies, starting a game development program, core curriculum topics, research collaboration and increasing diversity. Speakers from Activision, Arizona State University, Carnegie Mellon, Electronic Arts, Dell, Emergent Game Technologies, Full Sail, Gearbox Software, Indiana University, Microsoft, Midway Games, Mumbo Jumbo, RIT, SONY, THQ, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin, USC, and UT... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"If we're going to give kids in Hartford the same advantages as the students in the suburbs, they have to have a strong core curriculum along with all the appropriate support such as after-school programs, smaller class sizes and summer school.". Other states such as Ohio and Texas have tried strengthening their high school graduation requirements with mixed results. (FOX61, CT)
That's why Gov. Chet Culver urged lawmakers recently to support a bill that would make personal finance planning part of the state's "model core curriculum," as important as reading, math and science. That's something Sales thinks is long overdue. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS will put admissions standards in place in 2010, including admission-test scores, grades, ranks in class and completion of a core curriculum in high school. The state BOARD OF REGENTS set the standards to help ensure that SUNO students will succeed in their college careers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The Iowa Core Curriculum would require schools accredited by the state to implement course requirements specified by the state by 2012 ... The Iowa Department of Education describes the core curriculum as "a guide to delivering instructional content that is challenging and meaningful to students." The proposal establishes models for teaching math, science and social studies with an emphasis on "21st century life skills." Those include civic literacy, financial literacy, technology literacy,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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These funds support certificated teachers and classroom instructional aides in the areas of teaching strategies, classroom management, training designed to improve pupil performance, conflict resolution, intolerance and hatred prevention, and academic content in the core curriculum. Sierra Sands staff identified sustained training in the area of differentiated instruction as a priority, Kennedy said. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Even a plan to increase state educational standards, known as the core curriculum, has been put on hold despite overwhelming bipartisan support, Rants noted. "Unfortunately this General Assembly doesn't have a lot to show for itself other than the smoking ban," Rants said after the show. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Education consultant Willard Daggetts theories are at the center of the proposed Iowa Core Curriculum ... The Iowa Core Curriculum would provide school districts "a guide to delivering instructional content that is challenging and meaningful to students," according to the Iowa Department of Education ... What many legislators may not know is the Iowa Core Curriculum is based on concepts developed by Willard Daggett, a controversial education consultant based in New York. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
"We would love to treat more of the population. We can do this through expansion of our class." The course would be useful as part of the university's core curriculum, Brown says. High school students are not sufficiently prepared to deal with the real world or the transition into college life. (East Tennessean, TN)
Middle School Principal Kerry Brungardt said increasing enrollment calls for adding another core curriculum instructor for eighth-grade classes and changing a teacher to a seventh-grade instructor. The eighth-grade enrollment is expected to exceed 200 students, with seventh-grade near 190 students. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/16/08. The statistic sheet tells you Anthony Barnes started three games and made 29 tackles for Georgia Tech last season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
I do think at this point, the questions the selectmen have put before the voters are addressing some very important structural deficits in our budget and also ensuring we meet state mandates for time and learning, as well as ensuring we have a very strong core curriculum that includes world language for the 21st century, making sure that our students can pursue that educational excellence priority that I spoke of earlier. Q: If you had to make one cut from the school budget, regardless of... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Students in the Academy -- a school within a school -- will take a core curriculum of math and science courses along with their regular courses. They will prepare for college and careers by interning at local nanotech businesses. (Albany Times Union)
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Eventually, the students would upload material to their own website and contribute to a print publication that goes along with the school's core curriculum, he said. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
The report also states that, "Teachers in the schools seem to have done a good job of using the NJCCCS, Curriculum Frameworks, texts, and old undated course outlines to implement a program that helps students achieve the NJCCCS. ("NJCCCS" is short for the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.) They need the direction of well constructed curricula that meet NJQSAC standards to help students achieve their full potential.". The report states several times that the teachers have made good... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Wise said a model core curriculum bill is hung up in the House. Some of us want to go further as far as standards and expectations for student achievement, said the retired school teacher. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
"If you are going to take the money you ought to be willing to abide by the model core curriculum," said Mascher ... Under the measure, schools would have to offer the core curriculum beginning in 2010. (Sioux City Journal)
But Joe Savoie, the state's higher-education commissioner, says the most important element in this package is the requirement that each prospective SUNO student complete what is called the core curriculum: a mixture of English, mathematics, science, computer science and foreign-language courses that are designed to get students ready for college. "The most important indicator of success in college is the rigor of the courses you take in high school," he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Brian Schoenjahn, D-Arlington, hopes to pass a proposal called the model core curriculum. The bill, which passed the Senate and is pending in the House, would require all K-12 school districts to adopt the same curriculum standards. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
In Newton, one only has to examine the core curriculum benchmarks of our schools to grasp the extent to which the anti-racist creed has taken hold. The stated mission of the Newton Public Schools is to make Newton an active anti-racist school system and community. (Newton Tab, MA)
MODEL CURRICULUM --- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver urged lawmakers to move forward with final approval of a model core curriculum for schools ... Judy Jeffrey, director of the Iowa Department of Education, said a core curriculum is about raising expectations for students and improving teaching and learning ... Culver, a former high school teacher, said Iowa's core curriculum would include financial literacy. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
All the major issues were decided," Rainbolt said after the university system e-mailed two proposed models for a new core to faculty across the university system. The models came out of a two-day February retreat in Athens, where a group of faculty and administrators led by Georgia College University President Dorothy Leland gathered to talk about the upcoming changes. "It looked like it was a done deal," agreed Jeremiah Alberg, chairman of the department of foreign languages and literature and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Next week, third through eighth graders start taking the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests. These can determine which schools are on the needs improvement list. (FOX23.com, OK)
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