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District wins approximately $200,000 state teacher climate and culture grant
Summary
Superintendent reported the district was awarded an approximately $200,000 competitive state grant to support teacher climate and culture work, including summer work by teachers and coaches to develop exemplar lesson plans for the new elementary literacy curriculum.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In his superintendent’s report to the board on May 23, Dr. Ravalli said Franklin Township Public School District was awarded an approximate $200,000 state competitive grant to support teacher climate and culture initiatives.
The superintendent said the funds will support teachers and instructional coaches who will collaborate over the summer to develop ready-made exemplar lesson plans for the district’s new elementary literacy curriculum. When completed, the lesson plans will be accessible across the district and intended to reduce teacher planning time so educators can focus more on instruction.
Why it matters: The board said the competitive award is intended to improve classroom climate and instructional consistency as the district implements a new elementary literacy curriculum.
What was announced: Dr. Ravalli credited Dr. Daniel Loughran and staff for preparing the grant application. He said the district will use the grant to support teacher collaboration and the creation of adjustable exemplar lessons for district-wide use.
Dates and year-end items: The superintendent also reminded the board that middle school promotion is scheduled for June 19 at 4 p.m. at Franklin High School and that Franklin High School graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, after dismissal (the district noted graduation-day logistics and Project Graduation plans).
Ending: The superintendent thanked staff for the grant work and closed the report with recognition of end-of-year events and schedules for families and staff.
