Curriculum - Page 55

March 29, 2016

In Hollywood's backyard, a push to rectify arts inequities

Years of budget cuts have stripped arts classes from much of the Los Angeles school district, leaving many children in the world's entertainment capital with no instruction in music, visual arts, dance or theater.

March 27, 2016

Is algebra an unnecessary stumbling block in US schools?

Who needs algebra? That question muttered by many a frustrated student over the years has become a vigorous debate among American educators, sparked by a provocative new book that argues required algebra has become an unnecessary stumbling block that forces millions to drop out of high school or college.

January 29, 2016

Lawsuit: Public school forced my child to convert to Islam

Have our public schools become indoctrination centers – promoting Islam and marginalizing every other religion?

January 27, 2016

Attorney urges court to rule in transgender student's favor

Public schools and courts across the country will be closely watching a Virginia case for guidance on restroom policies about gender and gender identity, a lawyer for a transgender teenager said Wednesday after a hearing before a Richmond-based federal appeals court.

December 21, 2015

Wisconsin school district moving away from Common Core State Standards

The Germantown school board says it can do better for students than the Common Core State Standards.  

December 20, 2015

Duncan takes heat over description of Common Core foes as 'white suburban moms'

Education Secretary Arne Duncan faced heated criticism Monday for reportedly dismissing foes of so-called Common Core standards as "white suburban moms" who are worried their schools or children don't measure up to the new benchmarks.

December 20, 2015

Teachers reprimanded for speaking out against Common Core

Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal blasted reports Tuesday that teachers are being reprimanded for speaking out against Common Core standards on social media.

December 20, 2015

Controversial sex education program reinstated in Hawaii public schools

The Hawaii State Department of Education will reinstate the controversial “Pono Choices” sex education curriculum, but after pressure from some parents and lawmakers, the program for middle school students will include some key revisions.

December 20, 2015

Jeb Bush to address education, not 2016 politics

Jeb Bush is expected to avoid presidential politics when he discusses education at a national summit, but his remarks will likely stoke speculation about a potential campaign in 2016.

December 20, 2015

Education standards a flashpoint issue for GOP 2016 hopefuls

Raising U.S. educational expectations through national goals was a priority for Republican President George W. Bush. But many of his would-be successors in the GOP are calling for just the opposite of government-set rules, and it's splitting the party as the GOP class of 2016 presidential hopefuls takes shape.