District to adopt Amplify Desmos hybrid math resources for grades 6–8; Algebra 1 to remain on Envision

Dr. Janeway told the Finance Committee on April 14 that staff recommend a three‑year agreement with Amplify Desmos to provide hybrid (print and digital) middle‑school math resources aligned to Illustrative Mathematics. The recommendation follows a teacher review and comparison of two vendor products and the announced sunsetting of the Desmos Classroom platform.

Why it matters: The district has used Illustrative Mathematics as its approved middle‑school curriculum and has partnered with vendors to provide classroom materials. Teachers told staff they wanted a product that combined digital interactivity with a print option; Amplify Desmos is the product staff recommended after teachers (28 respondents) reviewed and ranked features.

Details: Janeway said Desmos Classroom is being sunset and Amplify (the publisher that acquired the Desmos platform) now offers both digital and print materials. Staff proposed a three‑year contract for grades 6–8. Janeway said Algebra 1 and the district's 8th‑grade algebra pathway will continue to use the Envision product so high‑school Algebra 1 remains aligned.

Teacher input: Staff collected feedback from 28 teachers who evaluated multiple features and expressed a preference for the Amplify Desmos hybrid product. Janeway said the product better addresses teachers' requests for a print resource and preserves alignment with Illustrative Mathematics.

Next steps: Staff will ask the board to approve the three‑year contract; Janeway said staff will support implementation and ensure alignment for the coming school year.

Ending: The committee accepted the presentation and had no substantive objections; the contract will be placed on the board agenda for approval.