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Maricopa USD showcases Depth and Complexity framework in 4th-grade classroom demonstration
Summary
At the Jan. 8 Maricopa Unified School District board meeting, Dr. Hassan and a 4th-grade teacher demonstrated the Depth and Complexity instructional framework used to raise critical thinking; district leaders said the approach is in early rollout with ongoing professional development.
At the Jan. 8 Maricopa Unified School District governing board meeting, Dr. Hassan presented a classroom spotlight demonstrating the Depth and Complexity instructional framework used at Saddleback Elementary and elsewhere to promote critical thinking and literacy.
District officials said the demonstration, led by 4th-grade teacher Ms. Gilliam and her students, aligns with the district strategic plan goals to increase the share of students at or above grade level and to elevate student voice. Dr. Hassan said the Accelerated program at Saddleback is in its third year of implementation and that the district expects an accelerated class at each grade level by the 2027–28 school year.
In the boardroom demonstration, students…
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