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Office of Student Achievement and Curriculum
Cambridge Public Schools
159 Thorndike Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-349-6483

Maryann MacDonald, Executive Director
Marie Bernard, Secretary

The Office of Curriculum Development supports K-12 district curriculum needs, based on learning standards and best practice K-12.

Curriculum is:

  • What students should know, be able to do, and be committed to (CONTENT)
  • How it is taught (INSTRUCTION)
  • How it is measured (ASSESSMENT)

Essentials of Curriculum:

  • Balanced Core
  • Standards Based
  • Coherent
  • Consistent
  • Challenging, high expectations for all
  • Differentiated Instruction
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CPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age or sexual orientation.
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