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Board narrows K–5 ELA options; preview period and pilot planned, costs estimated
Summary
Big Walnut administrators presented two state-approved K–5 ELA options — Wit & Wisdom and Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) — and outlined a timeline for family previews, possible pilots next semester and an adoption recommendation in April; rough six-year cost estimates were cited.
The Big Walnut Local School Board heard a detailed update on the district's K'1 ELA adoption process on Sept. 16, when district staff said two state-approved curricula remain under consideration and that families will be able to preview materials before the board makes a recommendation.
Ryan Robertson, who led the presentation, said the state requires districts to adopt a comprehensive K'5 ELA curriculum from a state-approved list. The district is seriously vetting two options: Wit & Wisdom and Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA). Robertson said preview materials will be available in the board…
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