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Miami‑Dade board hears public input on recommended ELA materials; final adoption set for Oct. 8
Summary
Miami‑Dade County Public Schools presented recommended English language arts instructional materials for K–12, received public comment about readings and parental authorization, and voted to accept the hearing record; the board will consider final adoption Oct. 8, 2025.
Madam Chair opened a public hearing Sept. 24 on recommended English language arts instructional materials for Miami‑Dade County Public Schools and invited public comment before the board considers final adoption at its Oct. 8 regular meeting.
Lourdes Diaz, who led the district presentation, said the district selected proposed core texts from the Florida Department of Education’s June 3, 2025 approved list after summer subcommittee review and public notice. She listed the subcommittee’s recommendations: McGraw Hill’s Florida Wonders for grades K–5, Savvas My Perspectives for grades 6–12, Bedford, Freeman and Worth titles for Advanced Placement English courses, and National Geographic Cengage Impact and Lift series for ESOL classes. Diaz said the materials…
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