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Oak Park D97 outlines K–5 math pilot; recommendation to board expected in April
Summary
District 97 presented its K–5 math pilot process, saying two resources were piloted and evaluated on seven criteria, with pre‑ and post‑assessments and teacher/family feedback to shape an April recommendation for a single Tier 1 curriculum. Board members asked about differentiation, special‑education supports, and parent transition help.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 officials gave the board a high‑level update on the district’s K–5 mathematics pilot and the process they will use to recommend a single Tier 1 curriculum.
Dr. Tawanda Lawrence, introduced as part of the core instruction team, said the work is organized around the district theme "the joy of discovering mathematics" and grounded in equity, the Danielson framework for teaching and research such as Jo Boaler’s work on mathematical mindsets. "We are ensuring that every District 97 student reaches their potential in math," she said.
The district selected two resources to pilot this year (transcribed as "Amplified Desmos Math" and…
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