Reforminess: 120, Content-rich Curriculum: 45
I saw this article in the Washington Post about DCPS's cutting the minimum recess for elementary students to 20 minutes day. It goes without saying that twenty minutes per day of recess for younger students is ridiculously inadequate. But here's what really caught my eye (emphasis mine):
If you're spending two hours a day on "literacy" and forty-five minutes a day on non-math content (social studies or
Recess time varies in the District. Some schools saw a reduction this year as Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson implemented new requirements meant to ensure that all elementary students get a minimum amount of time in each subject each day: two hours of literacy, 90 minutes of math, and 45 minutes of science or social studies. An additional 45 minutes is required for an elective, such as art, music or physical education.What? Isn't DC a Common Core adopter? Isn't the Common Core supposed the second coming of curricular education reform?
If you're spending two hours a day on "literacy" and forty-five minutes a day on non-math content (social studies or