Rapid adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Race to the Top (RTTT) competition, and backlash around these policies created widespread uncertainty among state educational agencies (SEAs). SEAs may have not had a clear direction about how to support standards implementation in a new context, and therefore, may have looked to their…

Recommends the establishment of a national, federally funded and directed program modeled on the successful Physical Science Study Committee to provide curriculum materials, provide appropriate tests, evaluate current tests, and begin soon. (Author/IRT)

This paper lists a series of topics that should be considered by the federal government in formulating its role in the provision of quality alternatives to the educational materials now available. The outline focuses on the following: (1) the topics that need attention; (2) pedagogic media and styles; (3) to whom education is directed; (4) basic…

A broad interpretation of cultural studies is used in this position paper. The need for insight and appreciation of cultural diversity between American Indians and non-Indians is described by cultural pluralism and its application in Indian education, and response to cultural pluralism--programs and activities in the Indian community. The…

This paper reports a study that (1) attempted to determine the degree to which Title III ESEA programs, begun under Federal funding, have been continued since the discontinuance of Federal aid; and (2) investigated the educational changes brought about by the programs. The study focused on changes in school district programs, resources, and…

Any system for the sponsorship, support, or design of educational projects (such as curriculum projects) has intrinsic biases as to style and content. To test the thesis that these biases are virtually inevitable and precede considered policy, two simplified models of systems support can be used: the "Culture Ministry" approach and the "In Situ"…

Energy education is defined and three approaches, citizen, career, consumer, are suggested and explained. A rationale for energy education in the schools is given and the federal role in energy education is explained. The curriculum development efforts of the department of energy are mentioned and a list of energy curriculum materials is included.…

A most crucial factor to be considered in any curriculum development effort is that the impact of the content, method, and materials of instruction can be almost completely nullified by teacher attitude and implementation procedures. Investment in instructional materials must be supported by a counterpart investment in teaching teachers how to use…

This planning guide provides the necessary information and instructions to prepare applications and supplementary information forms for acquiring library resources in support of curriculum development. It includes a table of program deadlines, a program overview, participation criteria, fiscal guidelines, item-by-item instructions for completing…

The federal government's role in energy education in the United States over the past 35 years is discussed, focusing on four major areas: (1) training at all academic levels; (2) instructional materials and their development; (3) conceptual foundations of energy education materials; and (4) research and evaluation studies on the effectiveness of…

This guide provides the necessary information and instructions for preparing applications and supplementary information forms for acquiring library resources in support of curriculum development. It is designed for use by educational agencies which are completing the IV B Application Form or the Annual Supplement III. The guide contains materials…

The following recommendations on curriculum development are presented: (1) Federally sponsored research and development in education has had a beneficial effect on American schools, and promises to be even more effective if responsible, long-term policies can be established and followed; (2) Freedom of choice and cultural diversity can be…

This compilation of approximately 250 document resumes provides educators with abstracts of research, instructional, and other materials in vocational and technical education, and abstracts of funded research and development proposals. The resumes are arranged in ascending order according to an ED (ERIC Document) accession number, with each resume…

This compilation of approximately 300 document resumes provides educators with abstracts of research, instructional, and other materials in vocational and technical education, and abstracts of funded research and development proposals. The resumes are arranged in ascending order according to an ED (ERIC Document) accession number, with each resume…

This compilation of approximately 100 document resumes provides educators with abstracts of research, instructional, and other materials in vocational and technical education, and abstracts of funded research and development proposals. The resumes are arranged in ascending order according to an ED (ERIC Document) accession number, with each resume…