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Community Speaks Out Against Curriculum Cuts
Stakeholders in the Galesburg School District are speaking out against curriculum cuts planned for the fall at the high school.

Courses being adjusted for the fall include Advanced Biology, Calculus, and various vocational ones. However at last night's District 205 meeting, it became obvious the cuts to American Studies tipped the scales.

G-H-S Junior Jennifer Main says it's not fair to cut a class that raises the bar for the average student. She says it's a class that's positively affected her and so many others.

"My grades have been well above average," Main said. "I have been pushed and inspired to do more. If this class gets cut, it will be lowering the standards of Galesburg High School and alos depriving the students of such a wonderful course."

"Please think about the students, all they will miss out on, and reconsider your decision."

Main was joined at last night's school board meeting by fellow teachers and students in a public display of opposition towards the board's quick decision to alter the landscape of American Studies.

Teacher Tami Qualls says there's currently five sections of it being taught to around 190 students. She says she can't see the logic behind decreasing that to only one honors level section for juniors in the fall.

According to Qualls, there's significant interdisciplinary value to the class. Board Members Rob Lindstrom and Natalie Kessler agreed the school board may need to re-evaluate the decisions made.
02 14 12 by Newsroom
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