Lansing staff outline math textbook adoption process; K-5 to keep Go Math, 6-8 to pilot i-Ready, high school opts McGraw Hill

Lansing District curriculum staff summarized a multi-stage math adoption process at the board's March meeting and reported the recommendations emerging from building-level pilot work.

What staff presented: District staff said the adoption began with a state-standards alignment screen (GVC), vetted publisher resources via EdReports and a subject-area committee of teachers from every grade. Teams piloted candidate programs on iPads and canvassed user experience, intervention supports and digital integration prior to recommendation.

Preliminary decisions from pilots - K-5: teams recommended remaining with HMH Go Math, citing alignment with the district's work and stronger tiered instruction. - Grades 6-8: middle-school teams recommended i-Ready for engagement, digital components and intervention supports. - High school: teams recommended McGraw Hill (college-prep pathways including algebra and geometry sequences) for alignment with standards and Canvas integration.

Costs, timeline and next steps: Presenters said the preferred procurement will be structured as multi-year subscriptions (7'8 years) rather than single textbook purchases; the district estimated the K'12 subscription cost at about $500,000 and said it is negotiating payment schedules and onboarding timelines. Staff emphasized a phased rollout with teacher professional development, tech onboarding and vertical alignment time between grade bands so transitions do not degrade student progress.

Why it matters: Trustees and staff said the adoption prioritizes alignment with state standards and consistent tiered supports to reduce remediation later. Board members asked staff to make materials available for public review; staff agreed to post samples and to advertise viewing opportunities.

No formal action requested: staff said they would return next month with final contract terms for board approval.