District staff recommend Reading Horizons Discovery for K–3 phonics; math adoption process moves forward After a districtwide review, staff recommended Reading Horizons Discovery as the tier‑1 K–3 phonics resource based on PLC and community feedback; the K–5 math selection process was narrowed and will return to the board with a recommendation in coming weeks.

District staff recommend Reading Horizons Discovery for K–3 phonics after a thorough review, paving the way for enhanced learning in Texas classrooms!

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Textbook commission approves Schedule F publishers and panelists, elects Linda Cash chair The commission approved Schedule F advisory-panelists and publishers, elected Linda Cash chair and Mike Bell vice chair, and accepted minutes corrections; staff also reviewed supplemental-materials rubrics and training plans for advisory reviewers.

The Tennessee Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission has made pivotal decisions by approving Schedule F publishers and electing new leadership to enhance educational resources.

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Tennessee textbook commission outlines district options after ELA adoption cycle extends to eight years The Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission and Department of Education told districts that a 2024 law extended the English language arts (ELA) adoption cycle from six to eight years and described three options for districts, including continuing current materials, seeking waivers for newer editions, or selecting an approved new vendor.

Tennessee districts now have new options for instructional materials as the English language arts adoption cycle extends to eight years—are you ready to make the best choice for your students?

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Conroe ISD board adopts Savvas 'Envision Plus Texas' for K–Algebra 2; 4‑year contract passes 6–1 After a multi‑month IMRA review and a 127‑member guiding coalition, trustees voted to adopt Savvas Envision Plus Texas as the district’s vertically aligned K–through‑Algebra 2 math HQIM on a four‑year contract (trustees recorded a 6–1 vote); staff cited a 15% vertical‑adoption discount and integration features.

Conroe ISD has officially adopted Savvas Learning Company's Envision Plus Texas for K–Algebra 2, promising a streamlined math experience and significant savings for the district!

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Committee adopts substitute and advances bill to restrict school advertising and require local selection policies The House Education Committee adopted a fourth substitute to HB197 and recommended the bill favorably after hearing testimony from librarians, parents and vendors’ concerns; the measure seeks LEA policies for selection of school materials and prohibits targeted advertising in school instructional databases.

A new bill aims to reshape how schools manage instructional materials and protect students from targeted advertising, sparking a heated debate among educators and parents.

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Board removes a Spanish curriculum block and approves fall instructional materials as amended The state board voted to remove one block of Spanish instructional materials citing cultural-sensitivity concerns and approved the overall fall instructional materials review as amended; the removal passed unanimously and the amended package passed 14–1.

The Utah state board just made a bold move by removing a controversial block of Spanish curriculum over cultural sensitivity concerns, sparking a heated discussion about educational content!

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Louisiana education panel moves to develop dyslexia-specific instructional-materials rubric The Department of Education’s Division of Diverse Learners proposed a two-phase review that would require materials to meet an existing tier‑1 IMR rubric before advancing to a dyslexia-specific evaluation focused on multisensory design, diagnostic‑prescriptive features, fidelity and training requirements.

Louisiana's education panel is taking bold steps to enhance dyslexia support in schools with a new two-phase review process for instructional materials!

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School Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 2026 Material Sufficiency and Multiple Action Items Board unanimously approves consent and superintendent action items, confirming material sufficiency.

The Lawndale Elementary School District Board's recent meeting marked a major win for education, ensuring every school has the necessary resources for success in the upcoming year!

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School Board Holds Williams Act Public Hearing and Adopts Instructional Materials Compliance Resolution Board conducts Williams Act hearing and approves compliance resolution for instructional materials.

The Dixon Unified School District is taking bold steps to ensure every student has the tools they need for success, but troubling diagnostic results reveal a need for urgent action.

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Tennessee Law Bans Common Core Instructional Materials in Local Education Agencies Tennessee law prohibits use of Common Core materials in education without prior waiver approval.

Tennessee's new law puts the brakes on Common Core materials in schools, demanding strict compliance and waivers for any exceptions—what does this mean for the future of education in the state?

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Senator Edmonds introduces SB 81 to enhance parental access to educational materials in Louisiana SB 81 mandates free parental access to instructional materials and defines school board responsibilities.

Senator Edmonds champions SB 81, ensuring parents in Louisiana gain free access to educational materials and clarity on school board duties.

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Texas education bill restricts funding for unapproved instructional programs New legislation limits state and local funds for educational programs not state-approved.

Texas's new education bill could drastically limit funding for unapproved instructional programs, raising serious concerns for local schools and their future resources.

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Nakia Coy seeks approval for $12M instructional materials certification for 2025-2026 school year Nakia Coy requests board approval for $12 million in new instructional materials for schools.

Katy ISD is set to invest nearly $12 million in new instructional materials to ensure students have the latest resources for their education!

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Board approves instructional material updates despite member's opposition The board voted 4-1 to update instructional materials for Utah educators.

Utah's Standards and Assessments Committee made waves by amending instructional material guidelines, sparking crucial debates on health care definitions in education.

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Washington County educators collaborate on curriculum materials for student success Teachers collect and present feedback to enhance curriculum across Washington County schools.

Washington County Schools is revolutionizing education with a dedicated technology committee working tirelessly to enhance curriculum materials for student success.

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Georgia education board sets standards for instructional materials with explicit content Georgia local education boards must disclose sexually explicit materials in instructional content.

Georgia's Senate Bill 248 is stirring up a storm by demanding local schools disclose any instructional materials with sexually explicit content, igniting fierce debates on parental rights and censorship.

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Quality Curriculum Drives Evidence-Based Teacher Practices - EdReports Discover how quality instructional materials empower educators with evidence-based tools for effective instruction and fostering student success.

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Whether you’re adopting new #instructionalmaterials, looking to improve implementation, or simply collecting information, the Empowering Early Literacy guide is designed to support your investigation into whether your #literacy materials meet your school's needs. calcurriculum.org/resource/emp...

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State of the Instructional Materials Market 2023 - EdReports Explore our latest study revealing that while quality K-12 curriculum availability in ELA, math, and science has grown, classroom usage still lags behind.

#DidYouKnow Only 6% of science #teachers are regularly using standards-aligned #instructionalmaterials.
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State of the Instructional Materials Market 2023 - EdReports Explore our latest study revealing that while quality K-12 curriculum availability in ELA, math, and science has grown, classroom usage still lags behind.

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