Click here to locate the Blueprint for Reform Web site. Individually, post a response to area that addresses the following:

• In your view, what subjects are most critical for students to learn, and why?
• Should curriculum reflect the needs of society? Why or why not?
• In creating and maintaining the curriculum of the school, what is the best role for each of the following: parents, teachers, administrators, and students?

Blueprint ((http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/blueprint/publicationtoc.html)

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Comment on the posts of all other group members.

Now, prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the next Teacher In-Service Training day that discusses the following issues:

• What are the priorities for changing what is taught (subject matter) in this policy?
• Does the emphasis in this policy seem to be on programs or people? Explain.
• What is the role of the community, state, and federal government in ensuring accountability?
• What is the possible impact of not making the identified changes?
• What does this policy state needs to be done to support teachers and learners in the classroom?