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School board adopts Bookworms K–3 literacy curriculum, approves classroom libraries
Summary
Middlesex County school board voted unanimously to adopt the Bookworms K–3 literacy program recommended under the Virginia Literacy Act and approved funding to supply classroom libraries, with estimated costs of $94,000–$110,000 to be covered by grants and textbook funds.
The Middlesex County School Board voted to adopt the K–3 Bookworms literacy curriculum and to supply classroom libraries, a move administrators said aligns the division with the Virginia Literacy Act and a statewide list of vetted instructional materials.
Superintendent (presenter) recommended the adoption after a months‑long review by a committee of administrators and teachers. "We are recommending tonight... Bookworms," the presenter said, describing the committee's unanimous recommendation and a multistep implementation timeline that includes stakeholder briefings in…
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