3.6.2025 FRPS Instructional Subcommittee

The Fall River Public Schools Instructional Subcommittee convened on Thursday, March 6th, to discuss and refer two key items and receive an update on a third. The first item involved a proposal to expand the international teacher partnership, utilizing a consultant for recruitment, visa processing, and teacher support. This initiative, costing approximately $5,000 per teacher for 10 teachers, aims to bring native Spanish speakers and potentially other language specialists to Fall River schools, particularly for dual language and critical need areas like math and science. The committee voted unanimously to refer this proposal. The second item focused on piloting the "Catch Health Educational Journeys" curriculum for grades 3-5, replacing the outdated Botvin Life Skills program. This digital, cost-effective curriculum, costing just over $4,000 for all 12 elementary schools, was also unanimously referred by the committee. Finally, the subcommittee received an informational update on the 5th through 8th grade social studies curriculum, highlighting the no-cost "Investigating History" and "Democratic Knowledge Project" platforms, which emphasize applied learning and civic engagement.

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