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Board approves McGraw Hill 'Emerge' as district K–5 ELA curriculum, approves purchase not to exceed $5,775,744

Seattle School Board · April 22, 2026
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Summary

The Seattle School Board unanimously approved adoption of McGraw Hill 'Emerge' for K–5 English Language Arts and authorized the superintendent to purchase materials and professional development for up to $5,775,744 over a seven‑year term after the district negotiated a reduction from the originally proposed nine years and higher cap.

The Seattle School Board voted unanimously to adopt McGraw Hill's 'Emerge' as the district’s core K–5 English Language Arts curriculum and authorized the superintendent to execute purchase and implementation agreements not to exceed $5,775,744.

Vice President Briggs moved the action and Director Mizrahi seconded. Staff briefed the board on negotiated changes since the…

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