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Rio Rancho board adopts new K–12 math curriculum, approves $4 million‑plus materials and training plan
Summary
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board voted March 23 to adopt Eureka Math Squared for elementary and a set of secondary materials (Edgems for middle school; HMH/Savvas and others for high school) with combined instructional‑materials costs estimated at about $4.0 million and targeted professional learning funds.
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board approved districtwide instructional materials for mathematics on March 23 following presentations from elementary and secondary curriculum directors.
Joy Morales, executive director of elementary curriculum and instruction, recommended adopting Eureka Math Squared for the elementary grades. Morales said the elementary adoption would cost approximately $2,200,000 for materials and an additional $27,000 for initial professional learning; the vendor agreed to provide six gifted professional‑learning sessions. Morales described a year‑long committee process that included 31 elementary teachers, instructional coaches and pilots with students.
Dr. Stephanie Moore, executive director of secondary curriculum and instruction, presented the secondary recommendation. Her team recommended Edgems for middle school core instruction (an enhanced consumable print option to reduce screen time) and HMH/Savvas materials for high‑school core coursework (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry), with additional elective and AP materials from Cengage, McGraw Hill and BFW. Moore estimated a $1,800,000 instructional‑materials investment for secondary courses and about $41,000 for professional learning; both core vendors offered initial onboarding supports.
Board members moved and seconded the motions as presented and approved both elementary and secondary adoptions by voice vote. The superintendent reminded the board that materials need to be ordered by March 31 to arrive before the 2026–27 school year.
Board members thanked the teachers and curriculum teams for the lengthy review process and emphasized the six‑year adoption cycle and the importance of professional development to implement new materials successfully.
