National standards has certainly begun to dominate the conversation in education circles everywhere. Here in California the evolution of national standards also continues, as there has been legislation already enacted (in January) that says California will adopt such. So the only question that remains is WHICH of the national standards we in California will embrace. As such, the Governor has appointed a commission ()Academic Content Standards Commission) of interested parties, including some teachers, to address the issue.
We are blessed in that one of the teachers appointed to the commission is our own Steve Dunlap that most recently taught at our Highland Elementary School this past year. Due, unfortunately to the budget issues and impacts, Steve will be moving to the secondary level – though I am sure he will well. Steve was appointed by the Governor in June to serve in this capacity. Steve is very interested in providing standards for California that are solid and functional. Additionally, he is interested in representing the interests of those of us in Riverside and Inland Empire.
This commission is an assignment that will be fast-paced and intense. I hope that you will contact Steve and share your thoughts and interests with him so that he has a broad-base of information and perspectives regarding this important matter that will influence our future for some time to come.
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