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Meeting Date:
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12/21/2021 - 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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12.8 Approval of the Pre-AP English II Units: Unit I- Argument: Understanding Media Bias, Unit 2-Fiction & Drama, Unit 3-Short Stories as Part of the Grade 10 Pre-AP English II course 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. Priority 2.5 2.5 Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instructional program through curriculum design and professional development.
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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 program of the district; and
Whereas high school English teachers, English department chairs, and central office staff have authored Pre-AP English II Units: Unit I- Argument: Understanding Media Bias, Unit 2-Fiction & Drama, Unit 3-Short Stories as Part of the Grade 10 Pre-AP English II course.
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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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BE IT RESOLVED, the Newark Board of Education approve the Pre-AP units 1-3, as Part of the Grade 10 Pre-AP English II curriculum.
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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 'BE IT RESOLVED, the Newark Board of Education approve the Pre-AP units 1-3, as Part of the Grade 10 Pre-AP English II curriculum.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | Shayvonne Anderson | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | |
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