We are deep into NGSS. But have any publishers stepped up to fill the need?

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We did a fairly deep dive and reviewed all of the approved publishers and even those not yet approved. We did not find a single program that was even close to the intent of NGSS.
We decided to use the free Stanford 6-8 SCALE program as our outline and basic storyline. We supplement regularly throughout with simulations and experiments to increase the depth and experiences.

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Ouch! We are using bits of SCALE as well ... with additions of activities from adoptions back to MacMillian 1989.

HMH for ms/high

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An interesting perspective; have not looked at it that way ... what is the viable alternative?? California has the Williams Act that requires every student to have textbook in their hand.
So far nothing the state has “approved” comes close to the CA NGSS at the 6-8 level ...

I believe the guideline is that if you use funds to purchase textbooks then everyone has to have equal access to those. If you purchase curriculum not approved there is a process you need to go through. If you buy nothing then...

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