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Peoria Unified approves freshman biology pathway, adds pre-AP and AP options
Summary
The Peoria Unified Governing Board approved a redesigned high-school science pathway that begins with biology for freshmen (class of 2021), expands pre-AP/AP pathways, and creates an Earth/Space lab option; implementation planning, teacher certification checks, and professional development were discussed.
The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously to adopt revised high-school science pathways that place biology as the freshman-level course beginning with the class of 2021 and add pre-AP and AP tracks to increase rigor and postsecondary readiness.
District presenters told the board the change aligns with research and common practice and is intended to give students more access to lab sciences and stronger preparation for STEM careers. “Beginning with biology for freshmen would allow students to take more rigorous science courses throughout…
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