Kim's Question

Kim's Question: Do you think that too much variation in courses in high school can impact students negatively?

In response to this question, I am torn. I believe that while variation provides students with more opportunities, variation can also have negative impacts on students when consistency is lacking. The variation that can occur between different districts can benefit students because the course material is chosen to suit the needs of the area. Every city and town is different, and so the material they choose to include in their curriculum will be different, and teach students something of value to that area. However, with the economy always changing, many parents lose jobs and are forced to relocate in search of work. When students leave one town for another, the variations between course material may cause them to enter classrooms that are either above or below their previous levels. Placing these students into such classrooms can lead to boredom or an inability to keep up. In this way, the students are impacted negatively. So I ask this question: Do you think that one standardized curriculum should be enforced nationally?