\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllen ISD officials voted to renew digital licenses and updated instructional materials for English language arts classrooms in kindergarten through fifth grade.<\/p>\n
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The district\u2019s board of trustees approved about $1,163,166 purchase of the instructional materials during a March 30 meeting<\/a>. The purchase will span over the next four years, said Jennifer Wilhelm<\/a>, assistant superintendent of Learner Services.<\/p>\n This purchase is a renewal of state-approved comprehensive instructional material that was approved before the 2023-24 school year, according to a district document. An updated version of these materials was approved by the State Board of Education and \u201cmaintains full alignment\u201d with the English Language Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum.<\/p>\n \u201cThe materials meet the instructional needs of our students and align with the TEKS for English Language Arts and the science of reading,\u201d Wilhelm said. \u201cThis renewal and purchase ensures consistency and instruction and supports content continuity in curriculum implementation.\u201d<\/p>\n More information<\/p>\n Materials and digital licenses will be purchased from HMH Education<\/a>, a national company that builds curriculum for K-12 educators. A price quote attached to the meeting agenda<\/a> includes materials for teachers between kindergarten and fifth grade.<\/p>\n