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Staff recommends postponing K–5 social studies adoption up to two years to align with literacy rollout
Summary
District curriculum staff proposed delaying K–5 social studies adoption for up to two years (allowed by ODE) to synchronize social studies and language arts adoption in fall 2028, arguing the integrated approach supports reading comprehension, benefits English learners/dual‑language programs, and could reduce materials and professional development costs.
District instructional leaders recommended the board approve a postponement of the K–5 social studies instructional materials adoption for up to two years to align with a concurrent language‑arts adoption.
Director of Teaching and Learning (presenting staff) said Oregon Department of Education rules allow up to a two‑year postponement of instructional material adoptions and argued that aligning social…
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