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Independence Middle School planning committee proposes 60‑minute math and integrated ELA; transition work continues toward 2026–27
Summary
A district planning committee recommended a 6–8 redesign for Independence Middle School that includes 60‑minute math and integrated English language arts (ELA) minutes, benchmarking tools and a teaming model; administrators will continue transition work ahead of IMS opening in 2026–27.
District administrators and a committee of teachers and counselors presented a progress report on the planned 6–8 model for Independence Middle School (IMS), describing instructional minutes, teaming, and next steps as the district prepares to open the reconfigured middle school in 2026–27.
Committee members who have worked since spring asked what the “ideal” middle school should be and recommended structural and instructional changes, including a 60‑minute block for math and a combined ELA/reading design. The committee’s recommendations are intended to address disparities in math and ELA minutes and give teachers time to use formative assessments and targeted interventions.
Administrators said the planning committee included teachers from Neil Armstrong Middle School (NAMS), IMS staff and district…
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