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Board adopts Open SciEd‑based science materials and six‑year PD package for high school
Summary
The North Santiam SD 29J board approved a recommendation from teachers to adopt Open SciEd packaged by Carolina for 9–12 science, including consumable lab kits, teacher manuals, and a six‑year professional‑development plan. Board members emphasized NGSS alignment and supports for special education.
The North Santiam SD 29J board voted to adopt the science instructional materials recommended by the district’s high‑school science committee, approving an Open SciEd package repackaged by Carolina that includes consumable laboratory kits, teacher materials and multi‑year professional development.
The adoption responds to the high‑school team’s recommendation that the district replace a prior open‑source program with a nationally vetted NGSS‑aligned curriculum that provides stronger teacher and…
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