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Board hears curriculum budget priorities and first reading of graduation requirement tied to service learning or cultural competence
Summary
The Curriculum & Instruction office outlined priorities and budget implications, and the policy committee moved a revised high-school graduation policy requiring 2.5 credits of service learning or cultural competence to second reading.
At the Hopewell Valley Regional Board meeting the Curriculum and Instruction Office presented priorities that include Responsive Practices (social-emotional learning), data-driven instruction, and strengthening Tier 1 instruction. Assistant Superintendent Vicki Politis said the largest anticipated budget item is a district K–5 ELA program the administration plans to roll out over three years, with an estimated $100,000–$200,000 annual cost for training and implementation.
Politis said the district has already invested in multiple reading and writing programs and is commissioning a program audit to streamline resources…
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