MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — As Florida schools close the book on Common Core standards, the Martin County School District is beginning a new chapter with its English and Language Arts curriculum.

Only about 7 percent of English language learners in the Boston Public Schools are enrolled in dual-language programs, a proven approach that provides some lessons in the student’s native language.

Language arts teachers are currently expected to teach a total of 205 standards in grades 6 through 8. But the new draft only has 69 standards for middle school.

A recipient, Ms Yvonne Koh of Jurong Pioneer Junior College, adapted popular online game Among Us for class discussions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.