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Lynn outlines K–8 social studies curriculum pilots; district plans phased adoption with teacher development
Summary
District curriculum staff described pilots and planned rollouts for K–8 social studies, including Children Discovering Justice for K–2, Investing in History pilots for grades 3–7, and the Democratic Knowledge Project for grade 8, with emphasis on teacher professional development and open‑source materials.
District curriculum staff told the school committee the district will pilot and phase in several social‑studies instructional programs next year and emphasized professional development and open‑access materials.
“Kristen DiMarco, assistant director of curriculum for history and social studies, said the district is ‘committed to providing the highest quality, culturally responsive materials,’ and described several pilot programs and adoption plans for 2025–26.”
DiMarco said Children…
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