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Pinellas staff recommend continuing current K–5 English materials; public review open through Feb. 10

Pinellas County School Board · January 28, 2026
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Summary

District staff recommended continuing the custom K–5 ELA program developed with Public Consulting Group and left materials available online for the required public review; a public speaker criticized curriculum authority while a board member highlighted transparency and rising third-grade reading rates.

District staff on Jan. 27 presented a recommendation to continue the district’s custom K–5 English language arts instructional materials, produced in partnership with Public Consulting Group and approved by the state vendor review process.

Chief academic officer Danica Jones said the materials have been available for the required public review period and will remain on the district…

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