District to pilot two middle‑school academies focused on ELA and math mastery
Los Alamitos Unified will pilot two 0‑period 'academy' courses for sixth graders at Oak and McAuliffe middle schools in spring: scripted, mastery‑centered ELA and math classes emphasizing executive functioning, weekly five‑question checks, and goal setting. Selection will be rolling and classes begin Jan. 20.
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Education Services presented a plan to launch a pair of middle‑school academies aimed at students near proficiency in English language arts and math, and the board approved the pilot at its Dec. 16 meeting.
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