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Subcommittee received an update on the district’s new K–4 reading curriculum (ARC) and results from classroom observations using the DESE PRISM tool. ARC Foundational Skills is currently implemented in five elementary schools; observers reported improvements in text quality and evidence-based practices, while teachers raised concerns about limited professional development. The district will continue implementation, provide additional training, and the subcommittee will meet again to review progress.
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The school subcommittee heard that a newly chosen reading program (called ARC) is being used in five elementary schools and early classroom checks show some improvements in teaching and materials. Several teachers told the committee they need more training to use the new lessons well. The district says it will offer more professional development and the subcommittee will have a follow-up meeting to track how things are going.
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