2. The Iowa Core Curriculum doesn’t just set standards.
Director Glass said, “On your point regarding the Iowa Core, I think it’s the state’s responsibility to set the bar for schools to achieve and then allow districts to determine how they get there.” The problem with this is that the Iowa Core does tell districts how to get there. Not only that, but the curriculum is problematic how it presents certain topics and what it leaves out – it is rife with bias and indoctrination.
Not only that there was hardly any opportunity for educators and citizens to weigh in on its content and direction. There is a white paper written on the subject and I would encourage Director Glass to read it. I understand that he is new to his position, but I think he has an understanding of the Iowa Core that isn’t accurate.
Jenna Stevens on 08 Mar 12I am sharing this because I think it is important for teachers outside of special education to recognize. Sometimes kids need a little extra something to keep them busy. To often teachers see it as a toy and take it away, but these kids need something in their hands to keep them from getting so much built up energy.
