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District presents Black History course survey, summer school and several academic program purchases
Summary
Superintendent and staff presented student survey results on the Black History course, proposed AP Calculus textbook purchase, curriculum writing, Flashlight 360 assessment for EL students, academic tutoring/ACT boot camps and the summer school plan; several items were placed on and approved in consent agenda.
District staff presented multiple curriculum and student‑support items during the superintendent's report on Feb. 11, including survey results for a new Black History course, plans for summer school and night school, expanded credit and driver's education offerings, and several proposed purchases for instructional materials and supports.
Black History course survey: Staff reported results from a December 2024 survey of students across Proviso East, Proviso West and Proviso Math & Science Academy. The presentation said 51 students responded (the district cited 43 from MSA, 60 from East, and 48 from West — those campus totals appear inconsistent with the overall count shown). Staff told the board that before the course, roughly 12% of students reported a good understanding of African American history; the presentation reported a later figure showing a 45 percentage‑point increase, with 57% saying they had good knowledge after taking the course. Staff also reported that 77% said the course changed their understanding of African American history and that most students…
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