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Fort Zumwalt adopts Amplify CKLA for K–5 after yearlong teacher review
Summary
After a yearlong review by teacher cohorts from all 16 elementary schools, the board approved adoption of Amplify CKLA (third edition) and K–2 decodable texts, citing engagement, standards alignment and compatibility with the district’s phonics program.
The Fort Zumwalt R-II Board approved a districtwide adoption of Amplify CKLA (third edition) for grades K–5 and Amplify decodable texts for grades K–2 after a yearlong review and unanimous recommendation from teacher review teams.
What the presenters said: Jen Waters introduced Lara Ermeling, the district’s K–5 ELA curriculum coordinator, who described a process that included 16 schools, K–2 and 3–5 teacher cohorts, use of the…
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