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Rockdale administrators present major curriculum renewals and new adoptions, including Savvas MyPerspectives and series of digital tools
Summary
District curriculum leaders presented 20 curriculum action items at the work session, recommending renewals and purchases — including a $1.7 million adoption of Savvas MyPerspectives for grades 6–12 and multiple technology and screening tools funded largely through ESPLOST.
Rockdale County curriculum leaders presented a slate of recommended renewals and purchases at the board’s April work session, asking the board to place the items on the regular‑session consent agenda for formal approval.
Dr. Denise Richardson, director of Curriculum and Instruction, told the board the team used a zero‑based budget approach and evidence criteria to prioritize resources and said “we're looking for impact, not just usage.” The presentation listed about 20 curriculum action items across science, social studies, ELA, health and PE, screening tools and digital platforms.
Key recommendations included: - Adoption of Savvas MyPerspectives as the 6–12 ELA core resource, a six‑year print and digital purchase totaling $1,706,512.50. Dr. Sharonda McCray (Language and Literacy coordinator) said stakeholder surveys and committee reviews identified MyPerspectives as the…
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