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Lawndale pilots Amplify and Discovery science curricula; parents review materials and raise implementation questions
Summary
District coordinator Teresa Jones presented a pilot comparing Amplify Science and Discovery Education for elementary grades; parents tested materials, raised questions about translations, kits, grade coverage and scheduling; the district will use pilot feedback to inform adoption decisions.
Teresa Jones, district coordinator, presented two science curriculum options at the DPack family engagement meeting and invited parents to trial materials and submit feedback: Amplify Science and Discovery Education. "Los dos programas han sido diseñados con base en el programa NGSS," Jones said, referring to the Next Generation Science Standards alignment for both vendors.
The district is piloting the two curricula to replace an older, out-of-date program and to move beyond supplements such as Mystery Science. Jones said pilots are running in selected grades (kindergarten, third and fifth) this school year; one grade (fourth) currently has no volunteer teacher for the pilot. The pilot's…
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