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District outlines curriculum updates, grants and $100,000 anonymous gift for AI tools
Summary
Rockport leaders detailed curriculum reviews, pilot choices for US history and 6–8 science, and competitive grants; the district also reported an anonymous donor commitment of $100,000 to support AI tools (Conmigo) and related teacher/student resources.
The Rockport School Committee heard a broad curriculum update May 7 covering yearlong reviews in ELA, math, science and social studies and planned resource moves such as a digital Savas interactive US history pilot. Jody, director of teaching and learning, said the district is sequencing curriculum adoptions to align teacher capacity, professional development and available grant funding.
Jody told the committee the 6–8 science committee selected OpenSciEd but plans phased implementation tied to teacher staffing and a potential 1 8 Foundation grant to pay for three years of professional development. She also summarized competitive grants and said the district has "a commitment from an anonymous donor for a $100,000" to support Conmigo (an AI learning tool) and other technology investments; the district plans to work with the Ed Foundation to manage the gift over a multi‑year timeline.
District leaders emphasized teacher training and phased rollouts, noting some professional development and resource purchases will wait for grant or staffing alignment. The committee asked staff to present final cost estimates and an implementation timeline once grant outcomes and the stipend/contract ratification are known.
