Springfield R-XII board adopts recommended curriculum materials after debate over Newsela and foreign‑language/physics gaps

Dec 18, 2024

The Springfield R‑XII Board of Education on Dec. 17 approved recommended instructional resources after board members and public commenters raised questions about Newsela content selection and gaps in Spanish and physics materials; trustees said adoption does not preclude finding supplemental resources later.

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The Springfield R‑XII Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 17 to adopt the district—s recommended instructional resource materials, following a period of public comment and board discussion about specific components of the package.

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