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Academic Affairs committee previews middle school curriculum overhaul, course expansions
Summary
The Academic Affairs committee presented a draft 2025'26 middle school curriculum guide that prioritizes increased student choice, clearer schedules and alignment with high school coursework.
The Academic Affairs committee for the Springfield Township School District presented a draft middle school curriculum guide for the 2025–26 school year and updates on K–12 curriculum reviews during the board's interim meeting on May 6.
The committee report, delivered by Dr. Aberle, said the middle school guide emphasizes increased student choice, clearer schedules and better alignment with the high school curriculum. Presenters Dr. Amy Mangano, Kieran Brady and Jason Payne described proposals to reframe advisory, strengthen MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) and add dedicated WIN ("what I need") periods for targeted student support. The guide also proposes a semester-based…
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