LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Officials say the latest draft of Nebraska’s revised social students standards contains more detail on what the state expects of its school districts, teachers and students.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the revision released Monday was more specific than a draft released in May, reflecting changes based on public input and evaluations from outside experts.
State officials want the standards focused on broad concepts, leaving details to districts around the state. The lack of detail had been criticized, however, after the May draft was released.
The standards have four content areas: history, economics, geography and civics. They are separated into various grade levels.