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Olean board hears curriculum update, recommends Inspire Science K–8 and plans 15‑minute daily extension
Summary
District curriculum staff recommended adopting Inspire Science (McGraw Hill) for K–8 after a science needs assessment; the board also heard early literacy gains, discussed chronic absenteeism and endorsed a plan to add 15 minutes to the student day beginning September 2026 for small‑group help and enrichment.
District curriculum and leadership staff presented a multi‑part update on April 21, recommending a K–8 adoption of Inspire Science and outlining strategies to address attendance and learning needs.
Jen Class, director of curriculum and instruction, told the board the science committee reviewed gap analyses, heat maps and teacher surveys and "determined the committee is going to recommend Inspire Science from McGraw Hill for K8." She said teachers favored the program’s stronger content coverage and the one‑to‑two hands‑on activities per week that were seen as crucial for…
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