Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/22/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 16.24 Approval of English I, II, III, IV ELA curriculum by the Newark Board of Education.
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the district’s educational program and Whereas teachers and central office personnel have authored the English I, II, III, IV ELA curriculum units that align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Funding : At no cost to District
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the English I, II, III, IV ELA curriculum.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jennifer Killeen - Supervisor
Signed By:
Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Signed By:
Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the English I, II, III, IV ELA curriculum.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes