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School board approves new world-language materials; 30‑day objection period begins

School Board of Manatee County · February 24, 2026
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Summary

The board approved committee recommendations to adopt Carnegie Learning's Spanish product and CLEP World Languages' French product for grades 6–12 as part of the consent agenda. A 30‑day objection window opens before orders are placed.

The Manatee County School Board approved recommended instructional materials for world-language courses (grades 6–12) on Feb. 24 as part of the consent agenda, starting a 30‑day public objection period required by state adoption rules.

Mr. Jensen and curriculum staff described a five‑year adoption cycle and a committee process that included teachers, administrators and community volunteers. The Spanish committee selected Carnegie Learning’s K…

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