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Bryan ISD adopts new high-school math materials; teachers pick McGraw Hill
Summary
After a district-led review and teacher showcase, Bryan ISD trustees approved McGraw Hill materials for Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (English and Spanish) and Conzenza & Associates for Algebraic Reasoning; the recommended four-year purchase is approximately $390,000 and will be funded using the state instructional materials allotment where possible.
Bryan Independent School District trustees approved a district-led adoption of 9–12 mathematics instructional materials after teachers and instructional coaches vetted state-approved resources.
Teachers selected McGraw Hill’s materials for Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II — praised for scope-and-sequence, detailed teacher-facing resources, Spanish availability and embedded college-readiness supports (PSAT, SAT, ACT, TSIA). For the state-specific Algebraic Reasoning course, staff recommended materials from Conzenza & Associates. Secondary mathematics coordinator Lauren Waldridge said teachers appreciated the digital, customizable library and the strong built-in scaffolds for students at varying levels.
District staff recommended a four-year purchase of the selected materials, with an estimated total purchase cost around $390,000, to be managed through the state Instructional Materials and Technology allotment (IMAT) where possible. Curriculum leaders noted the state has not formally approved K–12 adoptions for many subjects since 2015, so districts must plan carefully for major K–12 adoptions, especially ahead of anticipated standards updates in 2029–2030.
The board approved the selections and later approved the required certification (Survey 2627) that the district provides instructional materials that cover 100% of required standards.
What happens next: Staff will finalize orders through the state EMAT system and aim to have materials available for teachers before the next school year.
