While local educators applaud the state’s intent to maintain high academic standards – the state Education Department is launching a review of the standards public school students must meet in learning English – some are concerned about the cost to local school districts. |
Rhinebeck schools Superintendent Joseph Phelan said changing the standards will mean modifying what is being taught to meet the new benchmarks. www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008803200337 |