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Candidates split on curriculum approach; many back evidence-based standards with classroom flexibility
Summary
At a student-moderated forum, candidates discussed balancing district-adopted, evidence-based curricula with teacher autonomy. Several called for stronger educator voice at subcommittee and curriculum discussions.
Student moderators asked candidates how they would support evidence-based curricula while preserving teachers’ freedom to design lessons. Candidates agreed that standards are important but emphasized giving educators more input and occasional flexibility to adapt instruction.
Colin Dias said he would push for greater educator participation at the subcommittee level: “When we have those discussions, it’s important that we have voices from all different…
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