Board approves secondary and AP social-studies materials, citing timing of state standards

Edmond Public Schools approved two curriculum purchases on April 1: a one-year secondary social-studies adoption and a six-year adoption of Advanced Placement (AP) social-studies materials. Administration said secondary social-studies selections (McGraw Hill and Pearson/Savis) will cover grades 6–12 for $223,739.82 using instructional bond funds; the one-year term reflects the delay in state social-studies standards and allows a normal adoption next year.

The board also approved $1,124,964.71 for AP social-studies materials across multiple AP courses. Administration summarized teacher committee recommendations for each AP course (for example, Norton for AP European History; BFW for AP World, US, government, comparative government and multiple other AP subjects; McGraw Hill for AP economics) and noted supplemental AMSCO materials to prepare students for AP testing. Board members asked whether a six-year adoption risks misalignment if AP College Board changes course emphases; district staff and Liz Rogers explained AP updates occur roughly every five to ten years and that some AP materials (a consumable edition) are updated annually.

The board approved both motions by roll call.