In response to a need for curricular support, the Idaho State Department of Education gathered teams of exemplary educators from throughout the state to write courses of study related to the original five subject areas within Idaho's Achievement Standards. In turn, all of the state's school districts received hard copies as well as online access…

This report provides guidance for a rigorous science curriculum in the middle grades based on a solid set of essential standards that can prepare all students to perform at least at the basic level of proficiency and for increasing percentages of students to perform at the proficient and advanced levels. This report is organized around 19…