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Clover Park reviews proposed 6–12 English language arts curriculum with districtwide pilot
Summary
District staff outlined a multi‑year plan to pilot and potentially adopt a new ELA curriculum for grades 6–12, citing outdated materials, a bias review, teacher pilots and a community review window. Final recommendation to the board is scheduled for April 2026 with full implementation set for September 2026 if approved.
Susie Contos, director of teaching and learning, told the Clover Park School District board the district has launched a process to adopt a new English language arts curriculum for grades 6 through 12.
"Tonight, I'll walk through the rationale, process, and next steps in our journey to adopt a new ELA curriculum for grades 6 through 12," Contos said, describing the work as grounded in "CPSD policy 2020" and driven by a belief the current materials are outdated and do not meet students' diverse learning needs. Contos said the district…
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