We currently using the book, Myers’ Psychology for AP, 3th Edition, 2018, Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishers.
We are requesting to move to the next edition of the book, Myers’ Psychology for AP, 4th Edition, 2024, Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishers.
We are in need of this book for several reasons:
The textbook is fully aligned with the recent course and exam changes that occurred in the College Board AP Psychology course.
These changes were significant including:
5 content units (Biological Bases of Behavior, Cognition, Development and Learning, Social Psychology and Mental & Physical Health) instead of 9
The course is now categorized as a science class, in addition to social studies, allowing for more flexibility and credit options
The course now includes new science practices that align with those in other AP science courses. These practices include application, research methods and design, data interpretation and argumentation- all included in the proposed textbook
The Multiple-choice section is reduced to 75 questions from 100 and the answer choices are now four per question instead of five
Free response questions include two new question types: Article Analysis Questions (AAQ) and the Evidence-Based Questions (EBQ).
We are seeking both the textbook and the 6 year Achieve digital access which includes an interactive eBook, videos, tutorials/activities and adaptive learning quizzes. It also offers translation and annotation tools.
Official Quote which includes:
120 Textbooks with the Achieve digital access @ 166.98= $20, 037.60
Approximate Shipping Charge= $396.33
Grand Total= $20,433.93
2. Horticulture Course - BHS
Speaker(s):
Ray Turek
Rationale:
Key Points of the Briefing:
We are piloting a Horticulture course at BHS (Fall 2026) to introduce students to the horticulture industry which generally focuses on fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. This course could be of particular interest to students who plan on pursuing careers in botany, horticulture, landscaping, and property maintenance. It will be included in the Program of Studies for the 2026-2027 school year.
A horticulture course is needed to address growing global demands for nutritious food, climate resilience, and improved well-being through green spaces. The field requires trained professionals for a wide range of roles in food production, landscaping, and environmental management with increasing opportunities in areas like urban agriculture, technology, and plant breeding.
This course will provide another alternative for students rather than the traditional path of biology, chemistry, and physics.
The course is 1 semester and can be taken in Grades 10, 11, or 12, but mostly geared for juniors and seniors.
The units of study will include:
Horticulture Science Fundamentals
Plant Anatomy and Physiology
Soils and Growing Media
Plant Propagation
Pest and Disease Management
Landscape Design and Maintenance
The course will support the Common Core State Standards for Literacy and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Curriculum will be written over the summer.
Materials such as seeds, plants, soils, fertilizers, trays, trowels, watering cans and grow lights will be required. We will look at different funding options such as grants and the operating budget.
3. Public Comment (Please note: The Board welcomes Public Comment and asks that speakers please limit their comments to 2 minutes. Speakers may offer objective comments of school operations and programs that concern them. The Board will not permit any expression of personal complaints or defamatory comments about Board of Education personnel and students, nor against any person connected with the Bethel Public School System.)