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Community member urges board to give elementary teachers larger role in curriculum decisions
Summary
Aaron Dang, an assistant professor and former teacher, told the board elementary teachers face unrealistic workloads and urged the district to involve teachers in local decision-making and reduce reliance on scripted programs and excessive technology.
Aaron Dang, an Augustana University assistant professor and former classroom teacher, used his five-minute public-comment slot to urge the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 board to involve elementary teachers more directly in curriculum and policy decisions and to reduce the overload of scripted programs, excessive technology use and diminished recess time.
Dang said he speaks as a community member, educator, parent and spouse of an…
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