Education

Gilbert Public Schools won't add new novels to approved reading list this year

New curriculum's suggestions must undergo district's review process

Gilbert Public Schools will not be adding any additional novels to its approved novel list this school year, officials said.

That despite the adoption of new English curriculum that is being implemented this year. The curriculum is “My Perspectives” from Savvas Learning Company.

Barbara Newman, the district’s teaching and learning assistant superintendent, made a presentation to the governing board during study session Tuesday on the novel approval process.

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