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District updates HMH reading curriculum; adds AI tools, elementary guiding coalitions remain volunteer
Summary
District staff reported an update to HMH reading materials (version 3) that consolidates teacher manuals and adds AI tools (Classcraft and Amira) to support structured literacy and individualized student practice; elementary guiding coalitions will be volunteer roles without extra pay.
The district told the board it upgraded its Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) reading materials to version 3, consolidating teacher manuals and aligning structured-literacy content with Act 20 requirements. The district also added Classcraft and an AI reading coach called Amira to support student practice and provide immediate feedback on decoding and comprehension.
Why it matters: The curricular update is intended to support teachers and…
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