Re: [teacherartexchange] Elementary Art Teachers

From: Michael Hyland (hyland5_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Sat Jul 08 2006 - 19:41:27 PDT

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... So I've contacted our district
> curriculum coordinator, and she is willing to let me pilot the grading with
> my 5th graders, but she wants a write up on WHY this should happen and how
> it would benefit the kids and me/art. What are your thoughts?

One very quick thought that comes to mind as to "why" - according to NCLB, art
is a core subject. Other core subjects receive letter grades, therefore . . .

Deb

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