Board approves new English Language Arts curriculum for grades 6-10

What happened

The Board voted 6-1 on August 18, 2026 to approve 'My Perspectives' by Savvas as the new English Language Arts instructional materials for grades 6-10, following a curriculum advisory committee recommendation. Pilot preparation runs through December 2026, piloting occurs January-May 2027, with full implementation planned for the 2027-28 school year.

Why it matters to families

This is a districtwide curriculum change affecting ELA instruction for all middle and high school students in grades 6-10, replacing current materials that a discovery report found had gaps including reduced rigor and limited student engagement.

The evidence

ASD Memorandum #008 recommended Board approval of 'My Perspectives,' published by Savvas, as ELA instructional materials for grades 6-10; the motion passed 6-1 (Nay: McDonogh), with pilot implementation January-May 2027 and full implementation for 2027-28.

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