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Corvallis board delays K–12 social studies adoption for one year, citing teacher voice and consolidation
Summary
The Corvallis School District 509J board voted unanimously March 5 to postpone adoption of K–12 social studies materials for one year so teachers can participate in alignment work during consolidation and to allow implementation planning for new state standards.
District curriculum leaders told the board they are postponing the K–12 social studies materials adoption for one year to ensure teacher voice, alignment with new Oregon standards (which add civics, economics, geography, tribal history/shared histories and ethnic‑study elements), and time for professional development.
Nikki McFarland, high‑school curriculum coordinator, said adoption is usually a yearlong — often a two‑year — process that…
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