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Board hears presentation on Bridges math and Magnetic Reading programs for elementary schools
Summary
District curriculum staff and elementary teachers described how Bridges math and Magnetic Reading support differentiated instruction, assessment cadence and English-language-learner supports; staff said the programs are research-based and have classroom materials and interventions.
District curriculum staff introduced two content-area specialists who reviewed the elementary curriculum work ahead of an external visit in February. The presentation outlined that Bridges math (in district since 2014) emphasizes conceptual understanding with components for investigations, 'workplaces' and a daily Number Corner; staff said every lesson includes supports for English learners and strategies for challenging high-achieving students.
Teachers described hands-on manipulatives, built-in differentiation, unit and weekly assessments that allow progress-monitoring every five days, and the availability of online resources that teachers can send home to involve families. "It really helps them build a foundation before it jumps to an algorithm," a content specialist said of Bridges. Teachers from Lincoln Heights, Westmore and Longfellow praised Magnetic Reading's decodable texts for K–2 and its scaffolding for grades 3–5, noting the program's focus on phonics, vocabulary and comprehension.
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