New year, new curriculum

MEDICAL LAKE — The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of public school and put several school board decisions on hold. When school returns to a semi-normal state in September, it will return with a new curriculum for the 2021-22 school year.

One of these is the Great Minds, Wit and Wisdom K-5 ELA curriculum. This curriculum’s primary focus is on books instead of anthologies or worksheets. It pairs with the phonics curriculum already in place in the school district, which encourages young readers to associate sounds with letters and build their literacy skills. It also incorporates social...