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Board adopts McGraw Hill social studies curriculum for CHS and CMS
Summary
At its May 13 meeting, the Creswell school board unanimously adopted the McGraw Hill social studies curriculum for Creswell High School and Creswell Middle School after presentations from principals and teachers recommending that adoption.
The Board of Directors of Lane County School District 40, Creswell, voted unanimously on May 13, 2026 to adopt the McGraw Hill social studies curriculum for Creswell High School (CHS) and Creswell Middle School (CMS). Sarah Cox moved to adopt the CHS and CMS McGraw Hill Social Studies curriculum; Mike Anderson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Principals and teachers outlined the recommendation before the vote: CMS Principal Julie Johansen and CMS teachers Kendra Anderson and Zach Anderson recommended McGraw Hill for the middle school, while CHS teachers Jesse Herren and Bill Martin recommended McGraw Hill for the high school. The minutes record these presentations but do not include a detailed rationale or implementation timeline in the public record of this meeting.
The adoption implements the recommendations presented at the May 13 meeting; the minutes do not specify an effective date or materials ordering schedule. Superintendent Mike Johnson was noted in the minutes as reporting other district highlights, including CHS athletics and the delivery of the CTE building.
