The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approved a $250,000 subgrant award that the district will use for instructional models for ELA and math courses at their July 22 meeting.

The vote passed 5-0 as an action item. The grant will help fund the implementation of instructional models that will be used by three elementary schools per year starting in the 2025-26 school year. These models will integrate team-based staffed, aligned professional learning and teacher leadership.

“Each school will focus on a single subject — ELA, foundational literacy or math — with a clear throughline to their school theory of action and professional learning plan,” board documents stated. “Participating schools will receive on-site and virtual support, instructional walkthroughs, and coaching to strengthen i

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