Leakey ISD leaders cite Bluebonnet curriculum challenges; district to visit Alpha AI campus for possible pilot

Dec 15, 2025

Elementary and secondary principals reported pacing and assessment concerns with the state’s Bluebonnet math curriculum; the district plans a Jan. 16 visit to an Alpha AI campus as a potential individualized-intervention pilot with grant funding under consideration.

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Elementary Principal Katie Loughner told the board the Bluebonnet math curriculum has posed implementation challenges: interim assessments were shorter than expected, pacing moves quickly under a spiraled approach, and teachers are concerned students may advance before mastering concepts.

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