New York State has always left curriculum to the school district, the State develops standards and high school graduation requirements. For example districts choose reading programs and/or write their own. The choice of curriculum has become a controversial topic across the nation. David Steiner, at John Hopkins School of Education and the former NYS CommissionerContinue reading “Teaching is Not a Science”
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Should Governor Hochul Tell You How to Teach Reading?
In August, 2021 Kathy Hochul, the unknown lieutenant-governor of New York State replaced Andrew Cuomo, who resigned facing impeachment. Cuomo moved from “the nation’s governor,” saving New Yorkers from the COVID plague to another abuser. Entering her third budget cycle Hochul has been stumbling, bickering with the legislature as well as other stakeholders across theContinue reading “Should Governor Hochul Tell You How to Teach Reading?”
Ed in the Apple: Blogging on the Intersection of Education and Politics Title 