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Fact brief: Does Fort Worth ISD use a Texas edition of Amplify and Eureka in classrooms?

Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report
yes

Fort Worth ISD uses the curricula Amplify and Eureka in elementary school instruction.

Amplify is used to teach reading, while Eureka is for math. Both are taught in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Both are approved by the Texas Education Agency for use in public schools. They are aligned with the state’s standards for reading and math.

TEA considers Amplify a high-quality instructional material, a designation that requires meeting 10 guidelines. They include meeting certain standards, providing evidence-based best practices and approval from the State Board of Education.

Amplify is part of Fort Worth ISD’s literacy shift to boost students’ reading levels.

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