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ConVal board adopts CKLA K–4 literacy program after pilot showing gains in early grades
Summary
The Contoocook Valley School District board voted to adopt the CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) K–4 curriculum after a district pilot reported MAP reading gains in grades 1–2, unanimous teacher support in the pilot and a one-time teacher-materials cost of about $138,000. Concerns remain about scheduling instructional time.
The Contoocook Valley School District board voted to adopt the CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) curriculum for kindergarten through fourth grade following a literacy-committee pilot that the administration said showed reading-growth gains for lower elementary students.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Amy Forrest presented the committee’s review and recommendation, explaining the pilot considered student assessments, teacher logs and surveys and…
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