The Iowa Department of Education,
along with teams of Iowa citizens, is establishing an ambitious
initiative to provide students with a world-class curriculum. The Iowa Core
Curriculum (previously called the Model Core Curriculum) gives local school
districts a guide to delivering instructional content that is challenging and
meaningful to all students. The curriculum identifies the essential concepts and
skill sets for literacy, mathematics, science and social studies, as well as
21st century learning skills (civic literacy, financial literacy, technology
literacy, health literacy and employability
skills).
In this latest Iowa Department of
Education podcast, we talk with Director Judy Jeffrey about the Iowa Core
Curriculum.
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