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Board hears ELA pilot results and a proposed Introduction to Philosophy course; administration recommends fifth-grade Amplify CKLA purchase
Summary
District curriculum staff summarized ELA pilot results across grades 5–8, recommended Amplify CKLA for fifth grade and described a proposed honors Introduction to Philosophy course with a requested class set of textbooks (35 copies, ~$4,725).
District curriculum staff presented updates on English language arts pilot programs and a proposed new high-school course. The presentation covered pilot results by grade band, teacher feedback on materials, licensing and workbook costs, and a recommended textbook purchase for a proposed Introduction to Philosophy course.
Why it matters: Instructional materials and course offerings shape classroom practice and budgets. Staff recommended Amplify CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) for fifth grade, citing alignment with the state’s science-of-reading guidance and strong ratings on EdReports. The presentation also outlined that sixth-grade pilots of Amplify had successfully prepared students for…
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