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Board updates middle-school redesign plan; district emphasizes phased transition and added music access
Summary
District staff described a phased transition for middle-school realignment, including maintaining accelerated math, adding an accelerated science option for Grade 8, and scheduling music ensembles during the school day so all students can access orchestra and choir.
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — The Niskayuna Central School District’s academic and program committee and district staff updated the board Feb. 25 on the middle-school redesign for 2025–26, describing a phased plan to move from two full 6–8 middle schools toward a reconfigured grade structure over two years.
Jess, a district staff presenter, said the district will preserve a team approach in core subjects, continue accelerated-math options for Grades 7 and 8 and add an accelerated science…
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