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David Douglas board approves purchase of LabAids middle‑school science materials after teacher‑led pilot
Summary
After a two‑year adoption process and classroom pilots, the David Douglas School Board approved purchasing LabAids 'Issues in Science' middle‑school curriculum and materials, with the board authorizing the purchase not to exceed $470,000.
The David Douglas School Board voted May 8 to approve the district’s purchase of LabAids middle‑school science materials following a multi‑semester pilot and teacher review. The board authorized the purchase "not to exceed $470,000," and a roll call vote recorded board members in favor.
District staff and a teacher adoption committee described a two‑year process that included teacher focus groups, student surveys, publisher training, and piloting. "We surveyed over 3,200 students in grades 3 through 12" for curriculum preferences and incorporated industry partner input into a district science…
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