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Student urges district to replace i‑Ready with free alternatives when funding ends
Summary
A Mercer Island student speaker asked the board to consider replacing the i‑Ready learning program with free alternatives such as Khan Academy, citing cost and student engagement concerns and presenting an estimated district cost figure for i‑Ready.
During public comment a student, Akshara Tadhapalli, urged the board to consider discontinuing the i‑Ready learning program when current funding expires and to evaluate free or lower‑cost alternatives.
Akshara said the program can be boring for students, that explanations on incorrect answers can be lengthy and disengaging, and that other platforms such as Khan Academy, IXL or Lexia could meet instructional standards at lower cost. She presented a back‑of‑the‑envelope figure for districtwide i‑Ready costs and asked the board to review alternatives when the subscription ends.
The board thanked the student for the submission and said staff would consider the request during curriculum and procurement discussions.
