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Meeting Date:
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9/27/2022 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Programs - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.7 Approval of Grade English Language Arts Curricula by the Newark Board of Education
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 2.1 2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope. Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational improvement of the educational program of the district.
Whereas, the teachers, department chairs, and central office personnel have authored English Language Arts curriculum guide that provide a year long overview, unit plans and assessments.
The following curricular units of study:
Kindergarten: The First Three Weeks
Kindergarten: Becoming Good Citizens in Kindergarten
Grade 1: The First Three Weeks
Grade 1: Neighborhoods, Citizenship and Community
Grade 2: The First Three Weeks
Grade 2: Changes in Community Over Time
Grade 3: Forces and Motion : An Integrated ELA and Science Unit
Grade 3: The Stories Julian Tells: A Narrative Unit
Grade 3: Tall Tales Unit
Grade 4: African Indigenous Folklore Unit
Grade 4: The Writing Revolution and Indigenous Peoples Unit
Grade 4: Greek Mythology
Grade 5: The Writing Revolution and Being a Writer Unit
Grade 6: The First 10 Days
Grade 6: A Little Piece of Ground:A Novel Unit
Grade 6: Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief - A Novel Unit
Grade 7: 90 Miles to Havana: A Novel Unit
Grade 8: The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel
Grade 9: Finding Common Ground
Grade 9: On the Come Up - A Novel Unit
Grade 10: The Bluest Eye - A Novel Unit
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Funding :
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No cost to the district.
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the Language Arts Curricula as outlined in this resolution.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel
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Signed By:
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Roger León - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the Language Arts Curricula as outlined in this resolution.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | |
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