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Westford School Committee unanimously approves OpenSciEd K–8 curriculum
Summary
After a year of pilots, the Westford School Committee voted to adopt the OpenSciEd science curriculum for grades K–8, funding initial kit and consumable costs from the district's school-choice reserve; members requested additional budget context and implementation details for FY27 and beyond.
The Westford School Committee voted unanimously April 27 to adopt OpenSciEd as the district's K–8 science curriculum, following a report from district curriculum staff and a lengthy discussion about costs and implementation.
Superintendent said the district had two finalists for a principal position and then introduced the curriculum update; Julie, a curriculum coordinator, told the committee the pilot showed students driving inquiry and engagement and that the program aligns with the district's universal design for learning goals. "We piloted a lot of science this year and learned a lot about different curriculums ... and so we are…
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