Currently, North Carolina students are required to take four social studies classes to graduate: They are World History, American History I, American History II and American History: Founding Principles, Civics and Economics.
Starting next year, students will again require four social studies credits to graduate, but they will be World History, American History, Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina, as well as Economics and Personal Finance.
The new course will replace one of two American history classes currently required for high school graduation.
The State Board of Education approved the change Thursday at the direction of state lawmakers. The new finance course will replace one of two American history classes currently required for graduation. David Stegall, the deputy superintendent of innovation, said the change puts North Carolina more in line with the rest of the country.
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That is smart. Way too many kids go out in the world unable to take care of their personal finances, keeping a balance on their books and generally take care of themselves. Most kids today have far too much given to them - its a shock to go out on their own.
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly surprised.
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