We are reviewing
new curriculum frameworks for primary and secondary education, with a focus on peace, human rights, gender equity and life skills.
At the state level, there was a virtual firestorm of legislation focused on early reading that
included new curriculum frameworks and standards, assessment mandates, textbook adoption guidelines, and mandates for teacher credentialing and professional development.
In addition to the removal of a state law prohibiting the California Department of Education from working
on new curriculum frameworks, lawmakers and the new governor would have to agree about new testing standards and the development and purchase of new instructional materials.
In addition to shoring up support for education, Honig was determined to implement reforms —
including new curriculum frameworks, more robust student achievement assessments, and innovations in teacher professional development that became national models.
One major factor is that I've taught AP biology for five years now and have lots of background and experience with the essential learning statements prescribed by the College Board's
new curriculum framework.
Educational reformers are pinning their hopes on
this new curriculum framework, that by focusing on... Read More →