Don’t students in each grade need to follow the same curriculum and learn by the same methods as classmates unless they receive special services?
Using New York State curriculum as a guide we have developed a coherent, school wide curriculum in math and language arts, science and social studies. Yearly themes in science and social studies are developed based on large topics and big ideas. This allows children to revisit content over the course of their seven years at The New School, deepening their understanding at each cycle. We recognize that while there are general goals for children, the path to those goals may very well be as unique as the children are. The timing, materials, content, and methods will change from child to child, with the contract as an organizing and informational tool for children, parents, and teachers.
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