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Board approves K–12 social studies curriculum with six-year licensing
Summary
The board approved a new K–12 social studies curriculum covering kindergarten through grade 12 with online access for middle and high school and magazine-style materials for primary grades; pricing covers a six-year period and the board discussed consumables and online renewals.
The board reviewed and approved a proposed K–12 social studies curriculum package.
Staff described the materials and delivery model, noting that middle and high school bundles include textbooks plus online access and that early grades will receive magazine-style materials. As staff explained, “This is kindergarten through 12th grade ... Washington State history is 1 of the years,” and the quoted price covers a six-year term. The board clarified that consumable workbooks were not included and that online access will require periodic renewals.
A motion to approve the curriculum was made and recorded in the meeting. Staff said the adoption will give teachers access to aligned materials and online supports; further implementation details and counts per grade were discussed during the staff presentation.
