To script or not to script?

NCTE hates the idea. Teachers and administrators have mixed feelings. But are scripted curricula racist? Classist? Join the discussion at The Elementary Educator…

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Scott McLeod

February 16, 2011

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NCTE hates the idea. Teachers and administrators have mixed feelings. But are scripted curricula racist? Classist? Join the discussion at The Elementary Educator…

Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Iowa State University

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