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Methacton posts curriculum revisions for public review; adds data‑science and cybersecurity electives
Summary
District curriculum items and resource adoptions were posted for a 28‑day public review period, including new Data Science and Cybersecurity electives, revisions aligned to new science standards, an AP Human Geography text, and a proposed ELA resource (My Perspectives).
The Methacton curriculum team reported that a package of new and revised curricular documents and resource adoptions has been posted for public review (28 days, March 19–April 15) and will return to the board for action in April.
Dr. Walsh said the materials up for public review include new elective courses in Data Science and Cybersecurity, revised science curricula aligned to Pennsylvania’s new standards, updated world‑language and technical‑education documents, an AP Human Geography text required by the College Board, a proposed ELA resource (My Perspectives) for middle grades, the Character Strong K–12 SEL program and additional science lab kits and resources. The materials will be available for public inspection and the administration will present them for board approval at the April action meeting.
A board member asked whether districts had outcome data for the My Perspectives series; Dr. Walsh said the copyright is recent (2025) and that she would seek examples from other districts using the series. Several board members also expressed support for the new cybersecurity and data‑science electives and asked for clarifying information on how the new courses will be implemented and staffed.
No formal action was taken at Tuesday’s meeting; the curriculum documents will sit for 28 days of public review before the board votes in April.
