Anchorage — The Anchorage School District governance committee heard on May 8 that the district recently copyrighted two elementary curricula: a third‑grade social studies curriculum and a second‑grade unit about Anchorage.

Diana, a district staff member, said both products were copyrighted by the district with team collaboration. She explained the district’s practice: when teachers create materials during district curriculum adoption work, those materials are owned by the district.

Committee members asked who holds the copyright; Diana confirmed the district holds the copyright and explained that the policy clarifies ownership when staff develop curriculum materials as part of their employment.

No action was taken; the item was informational.