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Administrators say early‑literacy grant could fund new K–3 curriculum; some attendees question current 'Wonders' program
Summary
The district described an early‑literacy grant (transcript references 'hospital 31 98') supporting high‑dosage tutoring and K–3 curriculum adoption; presenters and participants said the current Wonders curriculum does not align with the 'science of reading' and urged review and adoption of research‑aligned materials.
Administrators described the early‑literacy grant as a growing funding source that supports high‑dosage tutoring, extended learning, professional development and curriculum adoption for grades K–3. "It was hospital 31 98 was passed, providing funds provided $90,000,000 statewide for early literacy," Kim said in the presentation (transcript phrasing preserved).
Multiple presenters and participants questioned whether the district—s current Wonders curriculum aligns with the science of reading. "Wonders is a big portion of our elementary reading and our literacy curriculum, and we found that it's not necessarily aligned well," a participant said. Kim and other staff recommended convening work sessions with K–2/K–3 teachers to evaluate curriculum options and noted that expected increases in literacy funding could support a curriculum change if a fit is identified.
