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The Creative Curriculum

Coverage of The Creative Curriculum in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 29 · 20:27 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 20:33 UTC
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Eric Adamsperson2New York City Education Departmentorganization2Bank Street College of Educationorganization2Mamdaniperson1GOLD assessment systemtopic1Chalkbeatorganization1NYC Readstopic1Zohran Mamdaniperson1Goldtopic1Teaching Strategiesorganization1Chalkbeat New Yorkorganization1
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  • POLITICSJul 30 · 20:33 UTCTHE CITY NYC
    Mamdani Eases Adams-Era Curriculum Mandate for NYC Early Childhood Education

    New York City Education Department relaxed a 2023 curriculum mandate requiring early childhood programs to use The Creative Curriculum, allowing providers to apply for alternative curricula from a pre-approved list. The mandate, part of former Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Reads overhaul, faced criticism for imposing rigid requirements on educators. However, the GOLD assessment system, which accompanies The Creative Curriculum, remains in place.

  • POLITICSJul 29 · 20:27 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Eric Adams mandated NYC preschools adopt a single curriculum. Under Mamdani, they’re getting more choice.

    Eric Adams mandated NYC preschools to adopt The Creative Curriculum, but under Mamdani, providers can now apply to use alternative curricula from a pre-approved list. The mandate faced backlash for limiting teacher flexibility, though the data-heavy GOLD assessment system remains required regardless of curriculum choice.