Cathy Black Can’t Even Make A Good Argument Without Screwing it Up
I actually agreed with 99% of what Cathy Black wrote in her Daily News Op-Ed today. In the following paragraph, she (or whoever wrote this for her) absolutely nails the problem with current, Regents-focused curriculum:
… it is crucial that we also focus on taking steps that will actually help better prepare our kids for college-level work. That means having a curriculum that teaches students how to write critically, how to back up their arguments with facts and how to apply mathematics to real-world situations.
New Yorkers: Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed New Graduation Requirements
The New York State Board of Regents has issued a set of proposals to make changes to graduation requirements, and has created a survey for people to give feedback. I think it’s well worth the time to read the proposal and give feedback. Links and more info are below