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Board hears progress on K–3 literacy review; final recommendation to be presented in May

Darien Board of Education · May 8, 2026
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Summary

Curriculum leaders briefed the board on a two‑year K–3 literacy review, reporting an instructional framework aligned to the science of reading, use of AIMSweb data, focus groups with teachers, and a final recommendation scheduled for committee review May 7 and full board presentation May 13.

Curriculum leaders on April 1 told the Darien Board of Education that a two‑year review of K–3 literacy has produced an instructional framework aligned with the science of reading and a plan for family-facing rubrics and handbooks.

Ms. Roller and the literacy subcommittee said the review grew from contract negotiations with the DEA in 2023 and included teacher surveys, classroom observations, focus…

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