District news
All elementary schools start a new reading program
What happened
Turner will use Magnetic Literacy in every K-5 classroom this fall. Teachers tested it in 26 classrooms before the full rollout.
Why it matters to families
Elementary students will learn reading, writing, grammar, and subject knowledge through one new set of materials.
The evidence
The July 15 district publication says the Board of Education approved the recommendation after a year of review and a spring pilot.
The source
Connecting Reading, Writing, and Curiosity Through New ELA CurriculumSee the full record for Turner-Kansas City.
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