School System Adopts New Science Curriculum Despite Summer Break

Jackson, Tenn. - Despite local schools being out for summer break, school leaders found ways to stay productive and make important decisions for the upcoming academic year.

At a meeting held at the Jackson-Madison County School Board's board room on Thursday evening, officials discussed several pressing issues on their agenda, including adopting a new science textbook curriculum. The decision comes after the state of Tennessee adopted new science standards a couple of years ago, prompting the need for updated textbooks to align with the revised standards.

Dr. Tiffany Spight, Associate Superintendent for Academics for Jackson-Madison County Schools, explained that the reason for selecting new textbooks was due to the change in state standards. "In the state of Tennessee, they adopted a new science standard a couple of years ago, and so that's what warrants us having to get new textbooks to align with the new science standards," she said.

After a vote of 5-2, with two absent members, the school board accepted the new science curriculum. The decision aims to provide students with modern teaching materials that adhere to the state's updated standards.

The next Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting is scheduled for July, where officials will have another opportunity to address various concerns and make necessary decisions for the upcoming school year.