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District 86 directs administrators to offer World History Honors at Hinsdale South, keep Central curriculum intact
Summary
The board instructed administration to add World History Honors at Hinsdale South using the exact course, requisites and curriculum as offered at Hinsdale Central and to monitor interest as a pilot while delaying broader social-studies curriculum revisions until data are available.
The Hinsdale Township High School District 86 board on Aug. 7 gave direction to administrators to offer World History Honors at Hinsdale South, using the same course name, prerequisites, curriculum and the new textbook approved by the board in May at Hinsdale Central.
Why it matters: Board members framed the action as a "plug-and-play" add to give Hinsdale South students access to the established honors pathway and to evaluate demand before pursuing broader social-studies curriculum changes. Several board members said the district should not subtract any current course offerings when adding the honors section.
Board discussion and rationale: During an extended discussion, one board member said: "Take world…
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