Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Changes to Writing Curriculum

According to an article on Southern Maryland Online there are "Sweeping Changes Planned for Maryland Schools Writing Curriculum."

EXCERPT

A set of sweeping changes to the way Maryland schools teach writing took another step forward Wednesday after approval by a Board of Regents panel.

The panel unanimously approved all recommendations in the PreK-16 English Composition Task Force's report, which aims to boost Maryland students' writing skills.

The proposed changes include better continuity in writing standards from high school to college and reduced teacher workload.


Read more HERE.

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