Brigid: Can individual school districts require curriculum that goes beyond, or differs from, state standards? Are there any places where one can research the specific policies that pertain on a state-by-state level?
Brigid: Can individual school districts require curriculum that goes beyond, or differs from, state standards? Are there any places where one can research the specific policies that pertain on a state-by-state level?
I don't believe public schools can legally go rouge by deviating from state standards but they might try. Could be excellent grounds for a lawsuit by parents. The DOE, US dept of education, is the federal authority and should have some policy information on their website.
Brigid: Can individual school districts require curriculum that goes beyond, or differs from, state standards? Are there any places where one can research the specific policies that pertain on a state-by-state level?
I don't believe public schools can legally go rouge by deviating from state standards but they might try. Could be excellent grounds for a lawsuit by parents. The DOE, US dept of education, is the federal authority and should have some policy information on their website.