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Cleveland schools adopt McGraw Hill for K–8, split high-school selection for science classes
Summary
The Cleveland City Schools Board voted to adopt McGraw Hill science materials for kindergarten through eighth grade and approved a mixed set of high-school textbooks following teacher and parent review. The vote passed unanimously.
The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education voted Wednesday to adopt McGraw Hill science instructional materials for kindergarten through eighth grade and to approve a combined set of high‑school texts — STEMscopes for biology, chemistry and physics, and McGraw Hill for earth and space, physical science and environmental science.
Board members approved the adoption after curriculum staff described a months‑long selection process that involved teacher steering committees, vendor presentations and a public display period for parents and staff to review materials.
Teachers and parents who reviewed the finalists told the board the recommended materials are organized and teacher‑friendly, include hands‑on lab options and provide digital supports for one‑to‑one classrooms. "The program would be very…
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