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Bedford schools approve new K–12 math textbooks; committee cited Virginia alignment
Summary
The Bedford County School Board voted unanimously April 10 to adopt new math curricula: Kiddom Virginia Math for K–5 and Mathspace Virginia for grades 6–Algebra II. The board approved the curriculum after a committee review, teacher surveys and an alignment analysis with Virginia standards.
The Bedford County School Board voted April 10 to adopt two new math textbook programs: Kiddom Virginia Math for kindergarten through grade 5 and Mathspace Virginia for grades 6 through Algebra II.
Board members voted to approve the adoption after a presentation from Dr. Sean Prosper and Audrey Bowyer, who led the division’s textbook committee. The committee convened in November 2024, reviewed vendor presentations and sample materials, and extended community and teacher review periods in February and March before making its recommendation.
The committee emphasized alignment to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) as the top criterion. Officials presented an alignment analysis produced by the consortium (CIP)…
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