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Upper Darby committee recommends new middle‑school social studies and updates math materials; costs estimated
Summary
Committee recommended adopting an online Sabus social studies series for grades 6–8 and updating the Savvas Envision math program (2024 edition) for grades 6–8; the social studies six‑year subscription was quoted at $300,000 and math materials are estimated at about $86,000 per year plus ~$10,000 in PD.
The Education and Pupil Services Committee of the Upper Darby School District reviewed recommendations on textbook adoptions for middle‑school social studies and mathematics and indicated support to advance both items for a January board vote.
Committee presenters said a selection committee followed district policy and administrative regulations to review materials from multiple publishers. For social studies, the committee recommended the Sabis online series (noted…
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