Officials Set New Education Goals
Source: 1011now.com Posted By: Lillie S...5357 days ago
A series of education goals including a more rigorous curriculum to prepare students for college and jobs has been crafted by Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman and education leaders.
The eight goals, discussed on Monday during a news conference, include requiring three years each of math, science and social studies by the 2014-2015 school year.
Officials also said they want to eliminate the academic-achievement gap that now exists between whites and minority groups and increase the state's high....