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District committee recommends adopting Illustrative Mathematics for K–8; board asks for full cost breakdown before consent vote
Summary
MMSD’s 40‑member evaluation team recommended Illustrative Mathematics (Imagine Learning) for K–8 after an exhaustive RFP and pilot review; the board pressed for a detailed multiyear cost estimate for curriculum materials, supplements, and professional development before the month‑end consent vote.
After a districtwide RFP and multi‑stage evaluation, MMSD staff recommended adopting Illustrative Mathematics (Imagine Learning) for kindergarten through eighth grade, citing its problem‑based approach, vertical coherence and embedded language supports for multilingual learners.
The process began with RFP 4155 and an internal screening that used external reviews (EdReports), user‑experience criteria, and alignment to a math instructional vision grounded in equitable access. A 40‑member evaluation and selection committee—representing 21 schools and multiple central‑office functions—narrowed 16 vendor submissions to three finalists…
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