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Higley launches 60‑day public review for K–5 ELA adoption; phonics programs among top recommendations
Summary
District staff presented the K–5 ELA adoption process and three recommended K–3 phonics programs plus four K–5 comprehensive cores. The board authorized a 60‑day public review (Dec. 10–Feb. 10) and scheduled vendor presentations ahead of a final, March recommendation.
HIGLEY, Ariz. — Higley Unified officials opened a 60‑day public review on Dec. 9 for recommended kindergarten‑through‑Grade‑5 English/language‑arts instructional materials, presenting staff evaluations and next steps before a final recommendation to the board in March.
The process and criteria: District staff described a multi‑phase adoption process that included a steering committee, a district review committee of teachers and administrators, and mandatory training on the science of reading and Arizona standards. Staff emphasized statutory requirements for K–3 core phonics and the "move‑on‑when‑reading" expectations and noted vendor materials…
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