Gresham-Barlow board hears first read on proposed K–8 social science adoption

Apr 23, 2026

District staff presented a first reading of proposed K–8 social science materials after a collaborative pilot with 38 educators; K–2 lessons met OR-IMET criteria and students gave uniformly positive feedback, while teachers favored TCI at middle grades.

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The Gresham-Barlow School District Board of Directors received a first reading April 23 of a recommended K–8 social science curriculum, district staff said. Dr. Tim Collins and Heidi Lasher told the board the adoption process involved 38 educators across positions and that the district deferred a high-school adoption until next year to focus on implementing Senate Bill 3 requirements.

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