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CFISD teachers recommend Accelerate Learning STEMscopes for K–8 and Algebra 1; district estimates $7.03 million cost
Summary
District staff and teacher representatives recommended Accelerate Learning STEMscopes for K–8 and Algebra 1 after a teacher-led review; presenters said the resource is on the State Board of Education approval list, aligns with TEKS, includes parent videos and printable workbooks, and the district estimates a one-time cost of $7,030,496 to be paid from IMRA-designated funds.
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD staff and teachers presented a recommendation to adopt Accelerate Learning STEMscopes for kindergarten through eighth grade and Algebra 1, saying the program is aligned to state standards and offers digital and print resources for teachers, students and parents.
The presentation, led by district staff (Speaker 11) and teacher representatives Holly Hamlin of Reed Elementary and Michelle Perkins of Cypress Ridge High School, emphasized teacher review and a teacher vote that favored STEMscopes. Staff said the material is on the State Board of Education instructional materials approval list and is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Why it matters: the adoption would replace or supplement existing…
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