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TUSD teachers pick Amplify Desmos for middle grades; board set to approve materials

Torrance Unified School District Board of Education · February 18, 2026
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After a multi-stage review, Torrance Unified staff reported teachers selected Amplify Desmos Math for middle school (teacher tally 40-2) and a separate high-school title by a wide teacher margin; the board will consider a consent item to approve both sets of materials and scheduled training for teachers.

District staff presented the results of a multi-month mathematics instructional materials review and teacher selection process, recommending two finalists at each level and reporting decisive teacher preference for the recommended titles.

Dr. Hordell told the board that a teacher selection committee reviewed nine middle-school and eight high-school titles, held presentations…

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