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This primer provides an overview of essential topics in modern education, including authentic assessment, core subjects, digital learning, high standards, integration, and more. Join Deb and Jane on a journey to discover strategies for teaching in the digital age, ensuring quality education, and fostering understanding. With a focus on rigor, relevance, and wellness, this primer is a valuable resource for educators, principals, and anyone interested in the future of education.
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“Fun with Deb and Jane” A 21st Century Curriculum Primer
A is for assessment . . . authentic and classroom-based
B is for benchmark . . . the tests that we all face
C is for core subjects . . . the heart of what we teach
D is for digital . . . the world’s within our reach
E is for essential . . . the questions we all ask
F is for focus . . . we must stick to our task
G is for global . . . the awareness that we seek
H is for high standards . . . the ones we strive to reach
I is for integration . . . of content and of skills
J is for journey . . . we’re in for quite a thrill
K is for the kids . . . the focus of all we’ve heard
L is for literacy . . . in the broadest sense of the word
M is for mathematics . . . of course, it’s standards-based
N is for new . . . change is hard to face
O is for on-line . . . a place we all will be
P is for Principal . . . we can share the lead
Q is for quality . . . it’s what we want for each
R is for rigor . . . and relevance in what we teach
S is for strategic . . . the plans that we all write
T is for technology . . . it changes overnight
U is for understanding . . . we want it to be deep
V is for values . . . and beliefs we hope they keep
W is for wellness . . . important for you and me
X is for exemplary . . . what we want our schools to be
Y is for your attention . . . given while others speak
Z is for zombie . . . what we’ll be at the end of this week!