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Board hears multiple high-school curriculum updates; several texts presented for first reading
Summary
District presenters reviewed proposed updates and updated editions for several high-school courses — including AP courses, global studies, sociology, biology and Latin — during a consolidated curriculum presentation. Most items were presented as first reads; no final adoptions were recorded May 20.
Revere Local Schools staff presented a suite of proposed and updated high-school curriculum texts to the board on May 20, including materials for global studies, sociology, American government (including AP/CCP sections), AP U.S. history, AP European history, biology (Miller & Levine), and college-level Latin texts.
Mrs. Roach introduced the social studies department's collaborative instructional vision for grades 6–12 and noted the department opted for a two-year review process because of the number of courses and materials involved. For global studies, the district recommended a one-year digital-only adoption to access topical coverage and case studies while a physical edition becomes available.
Teachers offered subject-specific rationales for updated editions. The AP U.S. Government recommendation cited alignment with AP exam practice and built-in practice items; AP U.S. history presenters favored the American Pageant series because of its narrative style; AP European history materials were presented as updated editions that incorporate recent scholarship and events such as COVID-era developments.
In science, Mrs. Pettigrew and Mr. Fisher reviewed Biology (Miller & Levine) updates and a supplemental reading and study guide that the district would use to support co‑taught and resource biology sections.
In world languages, a Latin series containing Pliny and Vergil (recommended author Jeffrey Steadman) was presented to align vocabulary lists with AP requirements and to organize "must do" and optional texts across Latin IV and AP Latin.
Most of the items were presented as first readings or recommendations; the board did not adopt these texts on May 20 and will consider final approvals at subsequent meetings. Presenters said syllabus links and staff notes were provided in the board packet for detailed review.
Board members were given time to ask clarifying questions; presenters repeatedly noted they would make digital materials and course syllabi available for board review prior to any final vote.
No procurement costs or firm dollar amounts were provided during the presentation.
The district said updated syllabi and adoption materials will be available at the central office and online for public review before further action.
