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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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12.12 Approval of Grades 6th, 7th, and 9th Social Studies Curricula by 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 teachers, department chairs, and central office personnel have authored grades 6th, 7th, and 9th curriculum guides that provide a year-long overview, alignment to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards by subject area, differentiation plans, unit plans, and assessments. 6th Grade: Ancient World History and Geography I 7th Grade: Ancient World History and Geography II 9th Grade: Modern World History and Geography
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Funding :
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No cost to district.
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Recommendation to the Board:
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Newark Board of Education approve the Grades 6th, 7th, and 9th Social Studies curricula: 6th Grade: Ancient World History and Geography I 7th Grade: Ancient World History and Geography II 9th Grade: Modern World History and Geography
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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 Grades 6th, 7th, and 9th Social Studies curricula: 6th Grade: Ancient World History and Geography I 7th Grade: Ancient World History and Geography II 9th Grade: Modern World History and Geography'. 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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