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Rockwood R‑VI board postpones approval of multiple curriculum updates until Feb. 6
Summary
After presentations from district curriculum staff, the Rockwood R‑VI Board of Education voted to postpone approval of multiple revised course curricula across science, math, social studies and theater until the Feb. 6 board meeting.
The Rockwood R‑VI Board of Education on Monday voted to postpone approval of several revised course curricula after district staff presented planned changes and asked for more implementation and review time.
District curriculum leaders described updates for secondary science, K–5 and secondary math, elective social studies and theater arts, then the board voted on a sequence of motions to delay formal approval until the Feb. 6, 2025 meeting. The postponements passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The presentations outline instructional and assessment shifts the district intends to require across grades and subjects — from new proficiency scales in science to “building thinking” classrooms in math and inquiry‑driven elective social studies— and staff said they want more time for teacher training, public review and alignment before final adoption.
During the science presentation, Dr. Megan Bray summarized the program…
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