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Board adopts Illustrative Mathematics K–5; student handbook adds cell‑phone ban and AI guidance
Summary
The Rice Lake Board approved Illustrative Mathematics for grades 1–5 and reviewed a first reading of the 2025–26 student handbook, including a clear cell‑phone ban during instructional time and added language addressing inappropriate technology use and AI.
The Rice Lake Board of Education voted April 28 to adopt Illustrative Mathematics for grades 1–5 after a curriculum committee recommendation and committee presentations about pilot experience and teacher supports.
Marsha and other curriculum committee members described pilot work and teacher resources used to evaluate the materials. Board members asked whether the new program preserves basic math‑fact fluency and how group problem solving would affect students who might be quieter or need more individual support. Committee representatives said the curriculum includes teacher guidance and intervention…
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