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Teachers defend Radnor's integrated programs as research, writing and speaking engines; board weighs options to revive Global Issues
Summary
Teachers and administrators reviewed the district's long-running integrated/interdisciplinary programs (middle- and high-school), highlighted strong student outcomes in research and speaking and recommended outreach and potential AP alignment to revive low-enrollment courses such as Global Issues.
Radnor Township School District teachers and curriculum staff presented an audit of the district's integrated and interdisciplinary programs on April 14, outlining program history, student outcomes and recruitment challenges.
Dr. Kierney said the audit examined middle- and high-school programming that asks students to "think dynamically and laterally by exploring topics deeply across traditional disciplines." Teachers described middle-school programs such as Watershed, Soundings, Crossroads and Gateways and high-school offerings including Senior Seminar, Viewpoints and Global Issues.
Teachers emphasized three consistent priorities across grades: sustained research, frequent writing and public speaking. "We focus on research,…
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