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Board hears academic committee recommendation: climate survey and K–5 ELA 'Into Reading' move to May approval

Fox Chapel Area School District Board of Directors · April 8, 2026
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Summary

The board’s Academic Committee recommended adopting a districtwide Challenge Success climate survey (discounted cost $28,600) and unanimously recommended full adoption of the K–5 ELA pilot 'Into Reading'; the board discussed rollout cadence, community education and next steps for formal approval at the May meeting.

Mrs. Cooper reported the Academic Committee met March 10, 2026 and recommended the board consider two instructional items: adopting the Challenge Success climate‑survey tool across elementary, middle and high schools (with parent and staff versions) and moving forward with a full adoption recommendation for the K–5 Into Reading ELA pilot based on a unanimous curriculum‑team decision.

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