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Board approves ESSA grants, revised literacy plan and new high‑school English textbook; AP and dual‑enrollment rules updated
Summary
Poquoson trustees approved the district's ESSA grant submissions, a revised division literacy plan to meet the Virginia Literacy Act, adoption of HMH Into Literature for secondary English, and updates to program of studies requiring AP exam participation and completion rules for dual enrollment.
The Poquoson City Public Schools Board voted Tuesday to submit its federal ESSA grant applications, adopt a revised division literacy plan required by the Virginia Literacy Act, and approve a new high‑school English textbook. The board also amended the program of studies to require AP exam participation and set completion expectations for dual‑enrollment courses.
Administration staff explained that the ESSA application will include Title I funding to cover 1.5 reading specialist positions at Poquoson Primary School and a new grant‑funded paraprofessional to support students at risk in literacy and…
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