2009.06.11
Heubeck: Don't hate the SOLs
Social studies test is needed
Meg Heubeck
Heubeck is the Youth Leadership Initiative's director of instruction at the University of Virginia Center for Politics in Charlottesville.
Re: "SOLs and the third-grader," June 3 editorial:
When I learned about the decision to remove the Grade 3 SOL in social studies, I was moved to take action.
As a parent and teacher, I want all children in this state to have an appreciation for the history, geography, economics and civics of Virginia and the nation. Statistics show that subjects that aren't assessed aren't taught and that means that Virginia's high social studies standards will be eroded.
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