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Monroe board approves new preschool curriculum; district plans phased purchase and training
Summary
The board approved the district’s purchase of a locally developed preschool curriculum (Joyful Discoveries) after a presentation on alignment with state guidance, time constraints of a half‑day program, and funding sources. The district will buy teacher manuals this year and schedule further professional development next year.
MONROE, Ohio — Monroe Local Schools on April 28 approved a new preschool curriculum the district says better fits its half‑day model and state requirements.
Nancy Stratton, preschool coordinator, told the board the selection team reviewed curricula after the Ohio Departments of Children and Youth and Education and Workforce released guidance requiring programs to align with the science of reading, early learning standards and the Step Up To Quality list. The team evaluated Frog Street, Scholastic Pre‑K and Joyful Discoveries (a local curriculum developed by Mount Saint Joe) and reached consensus to select Joyful…
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