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Dexter board adopts new K–8 math curriculum; elementary will use Clear Math
Summary
After a teacher-led review and parent input, the Dexter Consolidated Schools board unanimously approved Carnegie Learning’s Clear Math for K–5 (estimated $81,000 over six years) and Reveal/Reveal-like middle-school materials (about $42,000). Board members praised the vetting process and teacher engagement.
The Dexter Consolidated Schools Board on Wednesday unanimously approved new math curricula for elementary and middle school after presentations from classroom teachers and a multi-month selection process.
Elementary teachers recommended Carnegie Learning’s Clear Math for kindergarten through fifth grade, describing the material as ‘‘teacher-friendly’’ and strong on conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and supports for diverse learners. The board heard that teachers piloted multiple programs, involved parents in review, and narrowed vendors to four before making a final choice. The elementary package — which the district estimates at about $81,000 and covers student and teacher materials for a six‑year adoption cycle — includes teacher manuals, student books and pacing resources to support vertical alignment across grades.
The middle school recommended Reveal Math by McGraw Hill (reported cost roughly $42,000). Trustees were told the middle‑school selection favored a program that balances teacher-led instruction with an adaptive digital component (the presenter noted an ‘‘Alex’’ individualized practice system linked to intervention time).
Board members who spoke at the meeting emphasized trust in teachers’ judgment and the inclusive selection process. One trustee said the elementary staff ‘‘took that information and how well the students received that’’ before narrowing options; the board also noted parent review opportunities during the selection.
Why it matters: The adoptions change the district’s instructional materials for the next adoption cycle and commit the district to multi-year licensing and textbook purchases. District leaders said the curricula are intended to elevate math reasoning and better prepare students for grade‑level assessments while providing scaffolds and enrichment for varied learners.
The motion to adopt both elementary and middle‑school materials passed unanimously. The district will distribute teacher materials and student books before the next school year and incorporate curriculum‑aligned professional development for teachers as part of implementation planning.
The presentations and final vote were part of the board’s consent on curriculum items and were recorded during the board meeting discussion of item 6 and item 6I on the agenda.
