This article was originally published in The Notebook. In August 2020, The Notebook became Chalkbeat Philadelphia.
Full implementation of the School District’s core curriculum will take several years. Here is a timeline of what curriculum materials have been introduced and which ones are planned for coming years.
2002 – 2003
- Teams of teachers work with District experts to write the core curriculum documents for K-9 language arts and math
- Trophies, Elements of Literature, Everyday Math and Math in Context materials are tested in restructured schools
2003 – 2004
- Core curriculum documents for K-9 language arts and math implemented in all District schools
- Reading and math materials purchased and distributed to all District schools
2004 – 2005
- Core curriculum documents (created by the School District) introduced for 8th grade social studies and 7th and 8th grade science
- Core curriculum documents (created by Kaplan Inc.) introduced for 10th, 11th & 12th grade English; 10th & 11th grade math; 9th, 10th & 11th grade science and social studies
- New textbooks introduced for 8th grade social studies and 7th and 8th grade
science and all high school subjects - African and African American history modules for grades K-5 (early fall)
- "Philadelphia Community Voices" modules for grades 3-8 (mid-year)
- Juvenile Justice Youth Development Module for grades 6-8
2005 – 2006
- Core curriculum documents to be introduced for K-6 science and K-7 social studies
2006 – 2007
- Core curriculum documents to be introduced for the arts, grades K-11