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Carroll County reiterates focus on science of reading, keeps cursive and financial literacy requirements
Summary
Officials told the joint meeting the district is expanding instructional materials aligned to the science of reading, retains cursive in grades 3-5 and requires a half-credit financial literacy course for graduation.
School leaders told commissioners that the district is reinforcing early-reading instruction and maintaining related graduation requirements.
Dr. McCabe said the district is implementing a revised K–5 reading curriculum (Benchmark Advance) and increasing materials and professional learning aligned with the science of reading. The district emphasized early interventions tied to Maryland’s new statewide focus…
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