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District survey: most teachers using new curricula, but many report extra time and need for supports
Summary
A district presentation of teacher survey results showed 71% reported using adopted curricula and 59% said students were benefiting, while large shares of teachers reported increased instructional or prep time and requested more resources—district leaders outlined coaching, pacing guides and follow-up surveys.
A district workshop on instructional materials on April 1 featured a detailed presentation of teacher survey results and a road map for expanded training and supports. Pete Vander Linden, who administered the survey, told the board the district received robust responses across content areas and 585 written comments.
The survey, he said, showed a 71% usage rate for adopted curricula and 59% of responding teachers reporting that students were benefiting. Vander Linden summarized common concerns: “The first year was hard. We stayed as a team for 2 to 3 hours each night to plan just 1 season,” an open-ended comment included in the results. He also…
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