Elementary teachers, administrators flag pacing issues with Bluebonnet math curriculum

Dec 15, 2025

Elementary Principal Katie Loughner told the board teachers are struggling with the fast pace of the state-provided Bluebonnet math curriculum and interim assessments; the district will continue interims to prepare for a STAAR redesign and will use results to guide interventions.

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Elementary Principal Katie Loughner reported implementation challenges with the Bluebonnet math curriculum and summarized interim-assessment results. She said all third- through fifth-grade students completed short interim assessments (20 questions each), which staff described as "shorter than expected," and that teachers are concerned the fast-paced, spiraled curriculum moves on before students achieve mastery.

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