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Oak Park D97 math committee recommends Bridges in Mathematics; board asked to approve $532,558.27 for materials
Summary
After a yearlong review and pilot, the district math committee recommended Bridges in Mathematics for K–5, citing increased student engagement and supports for students of color; the committee asked the board to approve $532,558.27 to buy teacher materials and consumable student workbooks, with a vote expected May 12.
The Oak Park Elementary School District 97 math curriculum committee recommended adopting Bridges in Mathematics for kindergarten through grade 5 after a multi‑year resource review and a pilot in two schools.
District staff told the board that nine resources were reviewed and that the committee narrowed choices to two finalists. Teachers piloted Amplify/Desmos and Bridges; the committee used multiple measures — teacher, student and family surveys, unit assessments and pre/post assessments — and rated each resource across seven criteria. Staff reported…
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