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Indian Prairie presents U.S. history and French 3 course updates, proposes new digital resources for 2026–27
Summary
District curriculum leaders presented U.S. History and French 3 course renewals to the board, proposing thematic instruction for U.S. History, adoption of a digital‑forward U.S. History resource and a six‑year digital license model for both courses.
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 presented proposed renewals to its high‑school course offerings on Nov. 3, asking the board to review U.S. History and French 3 for implementation in the 2026–27 school year.
The curriculum team said the U.S. History update will use a combined thematic and chronological approach. Presenters described four broad thematic units — "Promise of America," "American Capitalism," "American Global Leadership," and "American Identity" — taught along a chronological spine so students examine enduring themes across eras. Don Panco, the department chair (presenting with a team of high‑school teachers), said the plan integrates inquiry standards and builds writing and analysis skills using a claim‑evidence‑reasoning framework carried across…
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