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Curriculum subcommittee reports early literacy gains; district outlines multi‑year review cycle
Summary
Members heard CKLA early literacy results showing high percentages of students above benchmarks (Kindergarten 88%; Grade 1 89%; Grade 2 81%) and reviewed a curriculum-review cycle intended to schedule future reviews and budgeting. Committee also discussed competency determination changes tied to the end of MCAS as a graduation requirement.
The curriculum subcommittee reported Oct. 28 that elementary early‑literacy measures tied to the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program show strong gains for students who have been in the program from kindergarten through Grade 2.
The subcommittee cited data showing about 88% of kindergarten students, 89% of Grade 1 students and 81% of Grade 2 students at or above…
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