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Niles board adopts K–5 Amplify CKLA curriculum; board approves course title change and routine motions
Summary
The Niles Community Schools Board unanimously approved Amplify CKLA for K–5 with a seven‑year commitment, noting a total cost of $542,306.92 and $309,000 covered by a Section 35m grant; the board also approved a course title change and a slate of personnel and contract items.
The Niles Community Schools Board of Education on March 16 unanimously approved the adoption of Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) 3rd Edition for kindergarten through fifth grade as a seven‑year curriculum commitment.
Brooke Brawley, who presented the recommendation, told the board the total cost for the program is $542,306.92 and that $309,000 of that amount will be covered by a Section 35m Grant; the district will be responsible for the remaining $233,306.92. Brawley said teachers who piloted the program provided positive feedback on classroom impact and usability.
The board also approved…
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