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Board approves teacher-backed math curriculum for Massabesic Middle School
Summary
After a teacher-led presentation and committee review, the RSU 18 board unanimously approved a new math curriculum/program for Massabesic Middle School, with members praising its resources and the emphasis on teacher professional development.
The RSU 18 School Board voted unanimously to adopt a teacher-backed math program for Massabesic Middle School following presentations by staff and a recommendation from the educational programs committee.
Board members praised the program for its depth of resources and for being teacher-driven. "It's superb. Even you could teach from these books," one board member said after attending the presentation, and other members emphasized the importance of professional development to ensure consistent classroom implementation.
Administrators said the program would provide common curricular resources across the middle school and would be accompanied by training for teachers to ensure fidelity of implementation. The board approved the adoption as a curriculum decision rather than a course approval and indicated it expects ongoing reporting from staff on rollout and outcomes.
Next steps: administration will coordinate implementation and professional development, and the board will receive updates on progress and early results.
