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OSPI proposes new ELA standards with media literacy; board debates graduation-credit changes under Future Ready
Summary
OSPI presented draft English language arts standards that add media literacy and digital citizenship and open an initial-adoption survey through May 3; the board also discussed the Future Ready task force's draft graduation framework (narrowed third-year math options, civics as a 1-credit requirement, and possible shifts of arts and health credits).
OSPI Associate Director Angela Allen presented draft revisions to the state's English language arts standards at the April 15 State Board of Education meeting, highlighting new emphasis on media literacy, digital citizenship and a standardized coding system to help districts map existing materials.
"We are identifying and bolding those standards in the learning standards documents that are the most essential academic skills and concepts," Allen said, adding that media literacy and digital citizenship "are those necessary updates in ELA." OSPI released the ELA bulletin in March and opened a public survey that will remain available through May 3. The agency is aiming for formal adoption in August so districts have a practice year before the standards become required in the 2728 school year.
Allen detailed implementation supports: an Excel crosswalk so educators can sort and…
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