Washington OSPI just released their draft of new learning standards for K12 ELA, Math and Science. Significant changes are proposed. Community members (teachers, parents, students, anyone) are encouraged to review the drafts and provide comment.
From the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI):
OSPI has developed drafts of the revised learning standards documents for ELA, mathematics, and science to include updates to content, provide clarity in the language, and include prioritized standards.
Drafts of the learning standards for ELA, mathematics, and science are available for public comment from August 16 through September 13, before they are finalized. For more information, please view Bulletin 053-24: Open Public Comment for Learning Standards Revisions. (PDF)
OSPI’s New K12 Learning Standards – Public Comment SURVEY Due by September 13:
WA OSPI Public Comment “SURVEY”
If you would like to participate in an upcoming OSPI WEBINAR:
Register for the upcoming webinar for public review and feedback on the draft learning standards in math, science, and English language arts.
For more information, please view the webinar slides or webinar recording.
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Some of the proposed changes are as follows:
SCIENCE:
* Kindergarten standards require children to “communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.”
* Global Citizenship is presented from elementary school through high school. It teaches the vocabulary of climate change and controlling the impact of the human population, and aligns with the World Health Organization ideals.
* Three main areas of focus include Climate Science, Engineering, Environmental and Sustainability Standards.
MATH:
* New learning standard wants to establish Teaching Methods with key phrases such as “Flexibility” and “Exploring.”
* New standards do not focus on rote memorization such as multiplication or division.
ELA (English Language Arts):
* Students can now “read self-selected texts.”
Example of proposed changes in the 6th Grade:
* Spelling will no longer emphasized.
Examples below from 4th Grade and 8th Grade:
Current OSPI Report Card for Highline School District:
OSPI’s New K12 Learning Standards – Public Comment SURVEY Due by September 13:
WA OSPI Public Comment “SURVEY”
