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Gary schools approve 'Wit & Wisdom' curriculum adoption; board hears funding context
Summary
The board approved purchase of Wit & Wisdom curriculum materials for pre-K–5 and K–5 cycles at an estimated quote of $743,000; staff said $3.9 million is earmarked in the education fund for curriculum supports.
The Gary Community School Corporation board approved adoption of the Wit & Wisdom curriculum for early grades after district curriculum staff recommended the program and presented alignment checks with state standards.
District representatives said the curriculum team vetted the materials for alignment with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requirements and the "science of reading" standards. The board packet included a vendor quote of…
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