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[quote=Anonymous]I've been watching this thread with interest.  I work in a curriculum office in a school district.  It is the new trend for districts to not purchase new curriculum for several reasons.  1) Almost nothing is based on the CCSS.  Some things are loosely aligned, but that is different than based off of.  2) It saves districts money to not purchase curriculum and to have teachers writing it.  3) Very little curriculum exists nationally that truly supports second language learners.  Also there is very little for Spanish speakers.  This issue impacts every urban district and many, many suburban ones.

A lot of districts say one thing and do another.  Mine does.  I've tried to make changes, but have been resisted at every turn.  Teachers are absolutely right to be frustrated and angry.  I was a teacher for 15 years, a principal for 10 and then when I got my doctorate, I went to the curriculum office.  It is just unbelievable to me how dysfunctional every district is.  I haven't worked for one that works well.  I have about 4 more years to collect my full pension.  Just waiting it out.[/quote]

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