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Board hears first reading of K–12 science adoption; committee recommends Imagine Learning Twig for K–8 and a set of high‑school resources

Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board · February 13, 2026
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Summary

A yearlong committee recommended Imagine Learning Twig as the K–8 tier‑1 science curriculum for seven years and a set of high‑school resources and supplements; estimated cost is about $4 million over seven years to be funded through district additional assistance override.

Curriculum specialists Robin Hayward and Krista Perez presented the first reading of a K–12 science adoption after a committee process that began in April and included 591 committee hours, 271 community feedback submissions and a 60‑day public review.

Recommendation and rationale: The committee recommended Imagine Learning Twig as the K–8 (tier‑1) curriculum and identified a set of high‑school resources and supplements to meet diverse site needs and accountability measures (AP, dual…

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