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Custer School District board approves proceeding with HMH ELA adoption pending final budget
Summary
The Custer School District 16‑1 board voted to move forward with adopting HMH as the district’s K‑12 ELA curriculum, asking staff to return with final pricing and budget placement for the 2026‑27 cycle.
The Custer School District 16‑1 board voted to proceed with adopting the HMH English‑language arts curriculum for grades K‑12, with the district directing staff to obtain final price quotes and include the purchase in the 2026‑27 budget proposal.
The literacy committee presented the recommendation after a year of work comparing multiple programs and piloting materials. Jackie Hagen, a literacy team member, said the committee concluded HMH best matched the district’s goals because it emphasizes the science of reading, provides consumable student texts and…
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