Daily News | A proposal to cut social studies requirements in Pennridge is drawing backlash
A proposal to add a personal finance requirement in the Pennridge School District has spiraled into a battle over whether high school students should take four years of social studies and the school board’s ability to upend curriculum.opposed to cutting social studies graduation requirements from four credits to three — a move that some board members favor and are expected to vote on as soon as Monday night.
“To me, it sounds like a stupid idea,” said Ron Wurz, a school board member who started the petition, which says the proposed cut “will result in at least 25% less instruction in history, geography, civics, government and many other important life skills.” “We have an obligation to set all students up for success on any future path they choose,” said Banis-Clemens, who argues that cutting the requirement for a fourth social studies course would allow students to add more advanced math and science classes, or arts, that might help them with college admissions or technical careers.
Board members who favor the plan have also been at odds with administrators and teachers: During a recent meeting, some board members dismissed the district’s concern that their proposed changes would force an expensive rewrite of the curriculum.
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