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Canutillo ISD adopts STEMScopes math for K–Algebra I, board rejects Bluebonnet
Summary
After a lengthy debate about evidence, training and costs, the Canutillo ISD Board voted to adopt STEMScopes K–Algebra I and rejected a separate motion to adopt Bluebonnet Learning. Trustees and administration cited interim test declines, teacher surveys, and Region 19 implementation support.
The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees voted March 24 to adopt STEMScopes as the district math instructional material for kindergarten through Algebra I and declined a separate proposal to adopt Bluebonnet Learning.
The decision followed a three‑hour discussion by trustees, administrators and Region 19 representatives about interim assessment results, teacher feedback and implementation capacity. Superintendent Dr. Jose Borrego told the board the district’s overall accountability score had dropped to about 78, and said the district needed to take steps now to improve outcomes. “We’re outcomes‑based organization. Our students can’t wait,” he said.
Administration and Region 19 presented a comparison showing both products are listed as high‑quality instructional materials and estimated per‑student allocations the state provides. Presenters said both options cost roughly the same at the scale presented (about $220,000 for materials and kits for…
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