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District proposes open-source government and economics textbooks from Rice University for 2025–26
Summary
Secondary curriculum staff recommended adopting two open educational resources — American Government and Principles of Economics — developed by Rice University and recommended by College Board; administrators said the resources are free, align with new Pennsylvania standards and teachers will perform alignment work if approved June 24.
The district’s secondary curriculum supervisor recommended at the June 10 meeting that the board approve two open educational resources (OER) for 9th-grade government and economics classes: American Government and Principles of Economics, materials originating from a Rice University nonprofit initiative.
The supervisor said the resources are free to use, align to…
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