Norwalk subcommittee adopts K–12 math ‘vision,’ narrows high-school curriculum options for 2026–27 pilot

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Public Schools curriculum subcommittee on April 28 reviewed a new district math vision and core beliefs and outlined plans to pilot two candidate high‑school instructional programs in 2026–27 before recommending a final curriculum to the full school board.

The subcommittee meeting featured presentations from district staff and partners at TNTP, who said the effort is driven by data showing persistent gaps in math proficiency among low‑income students, students of color, girls, English‑language learners and students with disabilities. Dion Walton of TNTP said the district’s work aims to create a single “North Star” that aligns K–12 instruction and expectations.

Why it matters: District leaders said consistent, grade‑level rigor across K–12 classrooms is central to helping students access higher‑level opportunities. Rob Pennington and assistant administrators described the initiative as a continuation of last year’s literacy vision, with the same emphasis on shared language, professional learning and coherence.

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