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Edina board reviews recommended K–12 social studies resources amid state standard uncertainty
Summary
Teaching and learning staff recommended updated K–12 social studies materials after a multi‑year design process; staff said recommended resources remain aligned even if state standards change. The board discussed rollout, pilot timing, and budget implications.
Edina Public Schools administrators presented a recommendation to update K–12 social studies instructional resources and outlined a multi‑year review and design process.
Bethany Van Ostel, assistant director of teaching and learning, told the board the district began the curriculum design in 2022 and that teams of teachers and leaders reviewed possible resources, considered alignment with both the 2012 and 2021 standards, and prioritized vertical and horizontal alignment across grades. “We feel very strongly about this recommendation going forward because our teachers haven’t had updates in a…
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