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District reviews Bridges math adoption; teachers praise conceptual gains but flag pacing and assessment length
Summary
KUSD curriculum staff presented a review of the Bridges in Mathematics program, reporting that most teachers want to keep the program for its conceptual focus and student engagement but that concerns remain about lesson length, pacing and supports for struggling readers.
Kenosha Unified School District curriculum staff presented findings and teacher feedback on the elementary K–5 math adoption during the Curriculum and Program Committee meeting on Nov. 1, saying the district's resource‑review team recommended continuing with Bridges in Mathematics while addressing known implementation issues.
Stacy Cortez, elementary math coordinator, summarized teacher and principal feedback collected through district surveys and review panels: teachers praised Bridges for emphasizing conceptual understanding, number sense and student engagement through routines like Number Corner and "workplaces," but…
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