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Wallingford-Swarthmore committee reviews Twig pilot, delays purchases until alignment and differentiation needs are clear
Summary
District presenters described a continuing pilot of Twig Science for middle school and said they may pursue a fuller fall pilot or alternative curricula (e.g., Amplify). Board members and a parent pressed for details on differentiation for neurodiverse learners and vendor integration with Schoology. No final purchase decision was announced.
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Educational Affairs Committee on April 14 heard an update on the district’s review of secondary science curricula, including a middle-school pilot of Twig Science and consideration of other vendors such as Amplify.
District presenter Gabriel framed the work as tied to the K–12 science vision and Pennsylvania’s transition to standards aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. "The vision is to cultivate learning experiences that invite all students to explore the wonder, beauty, and power of science," Gabriel told the committee, saying the curriculum review will be informed by the…
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