Curriculum is a difficult term to define.  For some educators, curriculum can be defined as the textbook, local curriculum documents and even state standards.  In 1860, Herbert Spencer wrote, "Before there can be a rational curriculum, we must settle which things it most concerns us to know."  According to Walker & Soltis (1992), "no substantial agreement exists among philosophers, the public, or educators on what should be the aims of a general education for all" (p. 79).  As we enter 2009, which 'things' are important for K-12 students to know and be able to do?  

 


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