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Roswell board approves new K–5 math curriculum to raise student outcomes
Summary
The Roswell Independent School District board voted to adopt Eureka Math Squared for K–5 instruction after a teacher-led review. The plan includes assessments, intervention tools, manipulatives and a multi-year PD plan; initial implementation resources are budgeted for 2026–27.
The Roswell Independent School District board approved a districtwide K–5 math adoption on March 10, voting to adopt Eureka Math Squared after a multi-stage review by classroom teachers and curriculum staff.
Board members were presented with the committee's rationale: committee leaders said the adoption is grounded in cognitive research about how students build mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding. The program includes pre-module readiness checks (Equip), embedded benchmark and end-of-unit assessments, and an intervention/enrichment platform (Math Catalyst) that can be used across grades and with special programs.
"We want students solid on the foundations so when they get to algebra they do not have to relearn procedural basics," said Miss Steinhart, who led the adoption team, describing work to align scope and sequence across K–5. Teacher members who piloted the program said it emphasizes daily explicit instruction, fluency practice and scaffolds to close gaps before a unit begins. Fifth-grade teacher Eric Mata, who has piloted earlier versions, said the updated program was "better organized for the flow of the lesson" and provided online tools to identify student skill gaps.
Adoption materials presented to the board included a life-cycle quote for materials, professional learning, and consumables. Administration said they plan to phase implementation with training this spring and materials available for teachers when Synergy and the new school year begin in August; the vendor has provided a multi-year professional-development plan. District staff said they expect to fund an initial year through federal and local instructional resources and will include the program in next year's budget and Title I planning.
Board discussion acknowledged the cost and the need to ensure sustained implementation: several trustees urged robust principal oversight and guaranteed teacher training so purchased materials are used in classrooms. A trustee praised the district's new materials center as a way to circulate curriculum and reduce waste.
The board approved the adoption by voice vote (motion moved by Mr. Cheney; seconded; motion carried). The district's curriculum team said it will return to the board with a detailed implementation timeline and annual PD schedule.
