Board adopts Studies Weekly for elementary history and social science after year‑long pilot

District curriculum staff and a teacher pilot committee recommended Studies Weekly as the elementary history and social science adoption after a yearlong review and teacher pilots.

Presenters told the board the pilot involved teachers from all sites and grade levels, dual‑language and special education teachers, site and district administrators, and parent feedback. The prescreening process examined alignment to state standards, instructional clarity, English‑language development supports, engagement and cost. Presenters said Studies Weekly scored higher on ELD support, student engagement and unit clarity than the alternate materials piloted.

Teachers on the pilot, presenters said, valued Studies Weekly’s consumable, take‑home format because it prompted family conversations and allowed students to mark and engage with the material. Presenters also highlighted cost differences between options and said Studies Weekly offered a strong balance of alignment and affordability.

Trustees moved to adopt Studies Weekly for kindergarten through fifth grade and approved the recommendation by voice vote. No substantive amendments were recorded during the meeting.

Next steps: district staff will proceed with ordering materials and implementing teacher training and professional development for the adopted program, and will coordinate parent communication about how students will receive consumable materials.