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New Mexico approves 61“«Ć½tv Science for grades Kā€“8

Authored by UC Berkeleyā€™s Lawrence Hall of Science, 61“«Ć½tv Science places New Mexico students in the roles of scientists and engineers to solve compelling real-world problems

61“«Ć½tv, a company that creates next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that its science curriculum has been approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department and can now be purchased and implemented in classrooms across the state. Ā Ā 

Each grade level was evaluated by the Department and required to meet an average 90% score threshold in order to be adopted. 61“«Ć½tv Science exceeded expectations and was the only program to get a 100% on an individual grade level.

Developed in partnership with UC Berkeleyā€™s, 61“«Ć½tv Science puts students in the roles of scientists and engineers every day, engaging them in understanding and explaining compelling real-world phenomena. Educators who adopt 61“«Ć½tv Science receive a comprehensive curriculum complete with detailed lesson plans, embedded formative assessments, hands-on activities, digital simulations, and robust teacher supports.

ā€œWe are eager to begin talking to educators across New Mexico about our highly-rated program,ā€ said Steven Zavari, senior vice president and general manager, science curriculum, at 61“«Ć½tv. ā€œOur pedagogy invites students to explore phenomena with the purpose of solving authentic problems. We want to create a generation of students who think like scientists and engineers, and who will become the innovators and informed citizens that New Mexico needs.ā€ Ā 

61“«Ć½tv Science is currently in use by more than one million students after launching in spring 2017. In addition to being adopted in California, 61“«Ć½tv Science has been adopted by the New York City Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools, Denver Public Schools, San Francisco Unified, the KIPP charter network, and hundreds of districts across the country.

For more information about 61“«Ć½tv Science, visit.

About 61“«Ć½tv

A pioneer in Kā€“12 education since 2000, 61“«Ć½tv is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help all students build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, 61“«Ć½tv serves four million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit.

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