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Board adopts high‑school math curriculum after yearlong pilots of McGraw Hill and Savvas
Summary
The Russell Westbrook School Board voted May 12 to approve the high‑school math curriculum following teacher and student pilots of McGraw Hill Reveal and Savvas enVision; teachers said Savvas was the teacher choice and the district will provide implementation support next year.
The Russell Westbrook School Board voted to approve a high‑school math curriculum adoption on May 12, 2025, following a yearlong pilot of two programs and teacher and student feedback.
Margaret Trapp, identified in the meeting as co‑department head in math, and Jim Brockhouse, also introduced as co‑department head, described a two‑phase pilot. They said the fall pilot tested McGraw Hill Reveal and a spring pilot tested Savvas enVision. Teachers provided weekly feedback during pilots, and the district collected qualitative and quantitative data from both teacher and student surveys.
"Kids like to have that paper‑pencil work," said Jim Brockhouse, co‑department head in math, describing student resistance to some online homework formats during the fall pilot of McGraw Hill. Brockhouse and other teachers said they adjusted homework options to offer paper or digital alternatives during the pilot.
Presenters said Savvas enVision was the teacher preference by a small margin and that student responses were mixed. They said classroom observations and the pilot data will guide a targeted implementation plan. The district intends to provide implementation training and increased coaching in the first year of adoption rather than a one‑time rollout; presenters said implementation support will continue beyond the 2025‑26 school year and will include backward‑design curriculum planning and guidance for which components of the new programs to use.
Board members raised concerns about online homework accessibility for students without reliable home internet; presenters acknowledged the issue and said teachers will continue to provide paper‑and‑pencil options and other accommodations.
The board recorded the vote as unanimous in favor. The roll call recorded affirmative votes from Board Member Rodey, Board Member Krauss, Board Member Richards, Board Member Kumar and Board Member Miller (vote recorded as "Aye" for each). The motion passed.
