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Niskayuna proposes Earth and space requirement, pilots embedded honors model amid parent concern
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Superintendent Carl Lemathe told the board the program of studies is not finalized but the district is considering requiring Earth and space science for ninth graders and piloting an embedded honors option; parents and students urged clarity and involvement over possible changes to honors coursework.
Superintendent Carl Lemathe said the Niskayuna Central School District has not finalized next year’s program of studies but is weighing two planned changes to its science sequence: requiring Earth and space science for all ninth graders and piloting an “embedded honors” approach that would offer enrichment options within that required course.
Lemathe told the Board of Education on Dec. 16 that the district is “continuing to evaluate this proposal with our director of science and our science faculty” and that any changes will be clearly communicated to families after the…
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