Elementary Schools and Curriculum
Unfortunately in our elementary schools there is an inconsistent level of achievement across the board. Some of this has to with the curriculum, but most of it has to do with the “teaching gap”. Some teachers have mastered differentiated instruction, others are not there yet. We need to figure out a way that all of our students have an accelerated learning experience and ensure that teachers have the support to make this happen. I think that the curriculum in our K-5 grades is very good, but we have to make sure that the middle schools have a curriculum that prepares all children for high school. A good curriculum with great teaching will produce high achieving students.
I believe also that to adequately prepare our students for the 21st century, the Cambridge Public Schools must support and offer world languages.
