Identify and explain the forces that caused a shift in curriculum leadership after 2003. In your essay, explain the types of changes that took place.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Prior to 2003, most districts, especially the larger ones, had a significant number of central office staff, including many curriculum specialists. As finances became an issue and general dissatisfaction with the existing paradigm, central office staffs were cut, giving additional leadership authority to others.
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a. True b. False
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