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Ehrhardt, Cathryn – Updating School Board Policies, 1988
In 1985, California launched a 2-year curriculum reform initiative in history and social science that could eventually bring new standards of learning in these areas. Professional studies and student surveys relate a common message: a more extensive, literature-based, issue and idea-oriented curriculum, and better teaching methods would increase…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
Download full textMorris, Christine – Updating School Board Policies, 1992
Local governance of education is based on recognizing and protecting the rights of minorities while attempting to meet the needs of all. Legally, various courts across the country have upheld the rights of school officials to make choices regarding curriculum textbooks, library books, and general subject matter. Board policy should include the…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Censorship, Community Support
