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Danville schools recommend new ELA textbooks aligned to 2024 standards; formal vote set for Feb. 19
Summary
District staff told the board the textbook review committee recommended HMH 'Into Reading' for elementary and Savvas 'My Perspectives' for secondary because the programs align with the 2024 Virginia Standards of Learning and the Virginia Literacy Act. The board will vote on approval and funding Feb. 19 for implementation in 2026–27.
The Danville Public Schools textbook review committee recommended new English language arts textbooks for the 2026–27 school year and will ask the school board for formal approval and funding at the Feb. 19 meeting.
A district presenter told the board the committee began its review in August 2025, examined state-approved vendors and materials from HMH, Savvas and McGraw Hill, and convened teachers, instructional coaches and administrators to evaluate alignment with the…
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