Word: curriculums
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...criticized the current structure of the curriculum and the Core, in particular...
...Under Nebraska's model, the state sets curriculum standards, but gives teachers free reign on instruction and lets local school districts design their own tests to measure how well students are meeting the grade-level norms. And unlike the vast majority of states, which rely solely on multiple choice exams to measure student achievement and determine yearly progress, Nebraska's students also write essays as part of a unique statewide writing exam. Districts can also include student oral presentations, demonstrations and projects in their battery of assessments. Christensen says the writing requirement gives state officials confidence that the multiple choice...
...Adding to their confidence is the fact that the bosses in Lincoln exercise quality control over the testing protocols. Each year the state hires a panel of out-of-state experts to grade each district's assessment plan to insure that it matches the state curriculum standards, reliably measures proficiency and meets other technical criteria. Additionally, teams of in-state teachers and principals interview district officials as part of a peer review of their test-making methods. "What we've got that no one else has is a cadre of teachers in the state who are as assessment literate...
...director in 1984, fresh off a stint as associate dean of undergraduate education. Before and since, Verba has chaired a litany of committees on sensitive Faculty and University issues—including the faculty advisory committee for this year’s presidential search and groups dealing with Core Curriculum reform, calendar reform, and diversity faculty hiring.Darnton, meanwhile, assumes the post with less administrative experience and less inside knowledge of Harvard than Verba had 23 years ago. Until now, the top administrative position Darnton has held according to his C.V. is an eight-year tenure as director of the Program...
...shortage of ideas for improving No Child Left Behind. Senator Edward Kennedy, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Congressman George Miller, Kennedy's counterpart in the House, are sorting through a mind-numbing number of proposals to address AYP's shortcomings, lackluster state standards, curriculum narrowing and remedies for failing schools as well as issues concerning the law's requirement for a "qualified teacher" in every classroom and other concerns...