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Board adopts new K–5 and Beverly Vista middle school math curricula after year‑long review
Summary
Following a year‑long pilot and teacher review process, the board approved new math textbook adoptions for K–5 and Beverly Vista Middle School, with teachers reporting strong support for the selected materials.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education approved new math textbook adoptions for K–5 and for Beverly Vista Middle School after a year of vendor review, classroom pilots and teacher feedback.
District staff described a multi‑stage evaluation that began nearly a year earlier when the district learned its previous elementary texts would no longer be published. Education Services conducted vendor demonstrations, limited pilots in classrooms, teacher professional development and collected teacher data and testimonials. Superintendent Alex Chernis and members of the selection committee told the board teachers favored the recommended titles after classroom use.
Teachers and principals who participated in the selection process presented to the board; trustees emphasized the importance of timely adoption so materials and teacher training are in place before the new school year. The board voted to adopt both elementary and Beverly Vista Middle School math curricula; the motion passed 5‑0.
Staff said printed and digital materials and teacher training will be scheduled over the summer so classrooms are ready for the start of school; the district noted textbook procurement lead times require timely board approval to ensure materials are delivered and rosters pushed into digital platforms ahead of fall.
Ending: The district will allocate funds to purchase teaching materials and schedule professional development for teachers over the summer to align instruction to the new curriculum.
