A curriculum from the streets. A persistently low-performing high school in Los Angeles tosses its curriculum for one that is more centered on “democracy and community development.” Lessons and projects use data from local neighborhoods. (Zócalo Public Square)
‘Middle school cliff.’ New research sees not only a drop in student test scores for children who to go middle school (versus those who stay in a K-8 school), but also a continual decline in performance during those years. (Education Next)
Negating scientific facts. The Heartland Institute is crafting a K-12 curriculum that labels climate change as “a major scientific controversy.” And there are really no policies preventing a teacher from using its materials. (Wonkblog)
We wonder what their first tweet was. Pre-schoolers at this school in France are tweeting, even though they’re not yet reading or (hand)writing. (Canada.com)
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There is a scientific controversy about climate change. The controversy is whether or not it is caused by man. Some say it is, others say the climate would change anyway. There is no reason to hide this controversy from students, no matter which side you agree with. We need to teach kids to think and learn. Forcing an idea on kids as an irrefutable fact when that idea can’t be proved is insane! How do you prove a negative?
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