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Education committee updates: Securely filtering, Chromebook management and curriculum review
Summary
The district's Education Committee reported updates on classroom technology filtering (Securely), Chromebook handling and a curriculum review emphasizing phenomenon-based science and math instruction.
The Octorara Area School District Education Committee reported on technology, devices and curriculum during the Oct. 20 board meeting.
Committee members said the district uses a filtering program called Securely to screen questionable internet content; staff described existing controls available to teachers and parents and noted forthcoming updates to address AI-related issues such as altered images. The committee also reported improved management of Chromebooks: fewer device transfers and more in-house repairs, plus the ability to track usage by time and website.
On curriculum, the committee described a review emphasizing phenomenon-based learning in science, use of physical representations in math to support retention, and attention to background knowledge in reading instruction so students can better access grade-level material. Committee members said curriculum review is ongoing and administration will continue to evaluate and recommend software packages and resources with teacher input.
Ending
The committee will continue its review cycle and bring recommendations to the administration and board as curricular and software decisions progress.
