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Board adopts I‑Ready classroom mathematics for middle school after staff pilot and teacher recommendation
Summary
Teachers recommended and the board adopted the I‑Ready Classroom Mathematics curriculum for middle school, citing alignment with existing diagnostics, student engagement in pilots and available professional development; trustees approved the motion by voice vote.
Teachers who piloted several curricula presented the district's recommendation to adopt I‑Ready Classroom Mathematics for middle school. Presenters (introduced in the meeting as Marney Whitehead, eighth‑grade math, and Victoria Stroker, seventh‑grade math) said they compared I‑Ready to Illustrative Math and Amplify/Desmos, consulted EdReports and solicited student and parent feedback. One presenter summarized the decision: the program aligns with the district's existing I‑Ready diagnostic and provides a set of workbooks, online tools and professional development that together support differentiated instruction.
A teacher told trustees the curriculum is "probably the most comprehensive program I've seen in 20 years in teaching math," praising its diagnostic‑driven suggestions for reteaching, enrichment and vocabulary supports, and noting bilingual glossary features. Trustees asked about alignment with elementary grades and long‑term fidelity; staff said the program will be paired with professional learning community (PLC) work and summer professional development prior to full implementation. The board moved, seconded and adopted the I‑Ready math curriculum for middle school by voice vote.
