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Salisbury Township SD staff recommend new high‑school science texts, estimate $59,000 investment
Summary
District curriculum staff recommended replacing largely 2002‑era high‑school science materials with a mix of classroom print sets and digital licenses aligned to new Next Generation Science Standards; the board was asked to consider a roughly $59,000 investment at the April meeting.
Mrs. Basil, a high‑school science teacher leading the department review, told the Salisbury Township School District Board on March 19 that most existing high‑school science resources date to about 2002 and are due for replacement to match new state standards. She said the department evaluated multiple publishers and recommended classroom sets supplemented by digital licenses so students of varying learning styles would have access to materials.
The recommendation covers environmental science (now required for ninth graders),…
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