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After yearlong pilot, U‑46 recommends middle‑school ELA curriculum for grades 6–8
Summary
Following a yearlong pilot in dozens of classrooms, district staff recommended adopting a common middle‑school English language arts curriculum for grades 6–8, citing positive engagement and plans for teacher launch PD, site coaching and a materials purchase; implementation would begin in 2025–26 if approved.
District curriculum staff on May 5 recommended that the U‑46 Board of Education adopt a common middle‑school English language arts curriculum for grades 6–8 after a yearlong pilot, saying pilot teachers and students showed improved engagement and that pacing adjustments had been made.
Presenters said about 55 teachers participated in the pilot and described a three‑unit, 12‑week pacing…
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