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Board approves K–12 IXL and McGraw‑Hill science after curriculum review
Summary
After a curriculum update by Dr. Erin Verwys noting decades‑old science texts and limits of current diagnostics, the board unanimously approved K–12 IXL and McGraw‑Hill science classroom sets and discussed switching district assessments from I‑Ready to NWEA.
The Carson City‑Crystal Area Schools board approved purchases of the IXL K–12 program and McGraw‑Hill science classroom sets following a curriculum presentation on April 13.
Dr. Erin Verwys, who presented the curriculum update, told the board that the curriculum council “has spent the year reviewing subject areas,” listing materials already implemented across grade bands and saying “science has not been updated for 20 years.” She recommended updating 9–12 science with McGraw‑Hill and broadening diagnostics by switching from I‑Ready to NWEA while adding IXL for K–12 to extend support through 12th grade.
The board moved to approve the IXL quote; the motion, made by S. Fleisher and supported by S. Springsteen, passed unanimously 6–0. A separate motion to approve the McGraw‑Hill science quote, moved by M. Staff and supported by S. Fleisher, also passed 6–0. Board members did not record dissent on those votes.
Board discussion leading up to the votes noted that I‑Ready currently supports students only through eighth grade; as Dr. Verwys summarized, “I‑Ready only helps up to 8th grade, NWEA/IXL will help up to 12th.” The purchases are intended to provide updated instructional materials and diagnostic tools aligned with state expectations.
The board did not provide a detailed funding breakdown during the meeting; funding sources and implementation timelines were not specified in the record. The board’s next regular meeting will be the forum for any follow‑up implementation details or timelines.
