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English texts available for review

By Jill HowardChurch
Feb 26, 2015

Recommended new textbooks for Fayette County's English Language Arts students in grades 6-12 are available for public review and comment until March 16. Middle and high schools have one new text; the 11th grade Advanced Placement Language and Composition classes would use three new books; and the 12th grade AP Literature and Composition classes would get one new text. All of the resources have digital components as well. Sample books will be at the LaFayette Education Center, 205 LaFayette Ave. in Fayetteville; comments can be sent online at www.goo.gl/7K92Kj. For details, contact Rhodes.portia@mail.fcboe.org.

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