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RCSD science chiefs present pilot results and recommend Activate Learning, PURE physics curricula
Summary
Rochester City School District staff presented the selection and pilot results for high-school chemistry and physics curricula, saying Activate Learning (chemistry) and PURE (physics) met multi‑phase review criteria and will be made available to teachers and families; pilot feedback included 32 student survey responses and teacher input.
The Rochester City School District presented proposed high‑school science curricula to the ESA Equity and Student Achievement committee on June 10, 2025, recommending Activate Learning for chemistry and PURE (Physics Using Real‑world Experiences) for physics after a multi‑phase review and classroom piloting.
The district’s executive director of science, identified in the meeting as Dr. Ramos, told the committee the selection began in summer–fall 2024 and used a multi‑phase Request for Proposal and rubric process involving staff, students and other stakeholders. Dr. Ramos said vendors who failed phase‑1 criteria were removed and that the finalists advanced through phase 2 and phase 3 reviews, followed by classroom pilots.
In the pilot phase the district tested materials at Monroe High School, Padilla, Edison, World of Inquiry and Wilson. "We piloted at Monroe High School, Padilla, Edison, World of Inquiry School and Wilson," Dr. Ramos said. He acknowledged…
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