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Northampton School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee

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Aug 17, 2026

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School Committee Reviews Literacy Initiatives

Published Aug 17, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Committee Identifies IGNITE Program Questions

The subcommittee compiled questions for the superintendent about the IGNITE Program, including scheduling, enrichment, BASE and OLA services, and how individualized education programs will be integrated. Members also discussed future work on curriculum implementation, professional development, teacher support, and school visits.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Reading grant advances curriculum work

Northampton Public Schools reported a $250,000 Partnership for Reading Success grant for JFK, matched by $60,000 in capital funds, to support English curriculum materials and professional development. A curriculum pilot decision was scheduled for March 26, with classroom observations planned for May.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

School Committee Reviews Literacy Initiatives

The subcommittee reviewed literacy concerns, including a finding that 83% of assignments analyzed did not meet grade-level expectations or require evidence-based writing. Northampton Public Schools also reported receiving a $200,000 PRISM III grant, with the state covering half the cost of eligible middle-school English language arts curriculum purchases.

2 min readMunicipal coverage