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California Schools Try Rap While Scores Keep Falling
California Schools Try Rap While Scores Keep Falling
Authored by David Manney via PJ Media,
California's education system continues to search for answers while student performance struggles to recover. In one case, the Merced City School District approved a contract worth about $270,000 to bring a rap-based curriculum into classrooms, even as academic performance remains weak.
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file
The district serves over 11,000 students, yet only 13% meet math proficiency standards. The program includes a summer “Rap Camp” and specialized programming tied to cultural themes, all framed to boost student engagement.
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