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Board reviews first reads for AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History and ethnic studies instructional materials
Summary
As first reads, curriculum committees recommended updated editions for AP U.S. Government and AP U.S. History and proposed an ethnic studies text for adoption; the materials were placed on public display and the committees reported pilot feedback and estimated adoption costs.
Visalia Unified presented first‑read recommendations on Feb. 11 for three instructional material adoptions: AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History and an ethnic studies course.
Nut graf: Curriculum adoption committees completed review and (for two titles) pilot work and recommended updated or new texts for board consideration and display. The materials are on public display; staff reported student and teacher pilot feedback and projected license and print costs.
Director of teaching and learning Brianne Phillips described the district’s five‑stage adoption process, pilot activities and the…
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