District education director outlines multi‑year plan for curriculum adoption and pilots Larry Hadquist, the district’s executive director of educational services, presented a multi‑year curricular planning report emphasizing alignment with state frameworks, ongoing pilots (TK Wonders, health curriculum Positive Prevention Plus) and near‑term plans to pilot high‑school math materials and review personal‑finance curriculum ahead of future adoption recommendations.

Pacific Grove Unified School District is transforming education with innovative curriculum pilots, focusing on math and personal finance to keep students ahead of the curve.

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Higley board approves Amplify CKLA K–5 adoption after months-long review, staff to schedule training The Higley Unified School District board approved RFP 26-022-31 to adopt Amplify CKLA as the district's K'5 comprehensive ELA core at a cost of $1,302,022.40 over five years; staff says the program is MAUR-approved, includes embedded phonics and comes with vendor training and five years of digital access.

The Higley Unified School District has officially adopted the Amplify CKLA curriculum for K-5, investing over $1.3 million to enhance literacy education with robust support for all learners.

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Board hears first reading of K–12 science adoption; committee recommends Imagine Learning Twig for K–8 and a set of high‑school resources A yearlong committee recommended Imagine Learning Twig as the K–8 tier‑1 science curriculum for seven years and a set of high‑school resources and supplements; estimated cost is about $4 million over seven years to be funded through district additional assistance override.

A groundbreaking K–12 science curriculum has been proposed, promising to transform student engagement and teacher support across Arizona schools.

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Valley View board approves personnel actions, three construction contracts and K–2 phonics adoption At its regular meeting the Valley View CUSD 365U board approved routine financial and personnel reports, awarded three construction contracts (kitchen, site improvements, roofing) totaling roughly $1.7 million, and voted to adopt a K–2 phonics curriculum pending attorney review.

The Valley View CUSD 365U Board has just approved a $1.7 million package for essential renovations and a new phonics curriculum for young learners—exciting changes are on the horizon!

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District details math adoption process, schedules publisher demos and pilot window A district curriculum lead outlined a multi-step math adoption process using EdReports and the Stanislaus County toolkit, scheduled publisher presentations for Jan. 20, 26 and 29 and said pilot teaching would run in March through early April to avoid testing windows.

The district is revolutionizing math education with a rigorous adoption process and exciting publisher demos coming this January!

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Charlottesville staff recommend Mathspace for secondary, Bridges and STEMScopes for elementary; board asked about equity, screen time and AI tutor District staff recommended adopting Mathspace Virginia for secondary math and a dual elementary model (Bridges K–3; STEMScopes 4–5) with a five-year estimated cost of about $489,340; board members pressed staff on equity evidence, screen-time limits and the optional AI tutor.

Charlottesville's district staff are pushing for a game-changing math curriculum that aims to balance innovation with equity, but board members have pressing questions about screen time and student impact.

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Garden City board hears first reading of recommended K–12 ELA adoption; teachers favored HMH The Garden City USD 457 board received a first reading of a recommended K–12 ELA curriculum (HMH Into Reading/Into Literature), reported teacher support of 89.3% and first‑year materials and PD costs presented at about $2.46 million; the adoption will return for final approval in January.

The Garden City USD 457 Board is one step closer to adopting a groundbreaking K–12 English language arts curriculum, with teachers showing an impressive 89.3% support for HMH's new materials!

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Committee outlines math textbook RFP, classroom pilots and cost considerations Staff described a multi‑phase RFP and classroom pilot for a new K‑12 math curriculum, including a January pilot (teacher prep Jan 5–16; classroom pilot Jan 26–Feb 27), vendor shortlist notifications this week, and note that adoption will have budget implications.

Exciting changes are coming to K-12 math education as the district moves into a pilot phase, testing top-rated materials in real classrooms!

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Kuna board appoints K'5 ELA adoption committee to pilot three curricula The board approved a 28-member adoption committee (14 teachers and 14 parents) to pilot three state-approved K'5 ELA programs (Into Reading/HMH; Wonders/McGraw Hill; Magnetic Literacy/Curriculum Associates) in four-week trials and report a recommendation in April.

Kuna's board just greenlit a unique 28-member committee, blending teachers and parents to pilot three innovative K'5 English curricula—who will come out on top?

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Canyons district proposes Amplify Desmos for elementary, Reveal Math for secondary in K–12 adoption The Canyons Board of Education reviewed a K–12 math curriculum adoption proposal Nov. 11, 2025. Dr. Amber Roderick presented Amplify Desmos for K–5 and Reveal Math for secondary grades, citing a shift toward inquiry-based instruction; costs and implementation details will be provided at the second reading.

The Canyons Board of Education is considering a revolutionary shift in K–12 math curricula, proposing Amplify Desmos for elementary and Reveal Math for middle and high school to enhance critical thinking skills.

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Board briefed on revised math textbook rubric and tight timeline for purchases ahead of August 2021 Department staff described changes to the math textbook review process that add qualitative comments, digital‑content and rigor/usability categories, and an average score column. Staff said vendors must still sign contracts before full scoring details can be published, and board members raised concerns about caravan schedules and district access to

Alabama's State Board of Education is revamping its math textbook review process with a new scoring system that could change how districts make purchasing decisions!

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4 Steps to Get More From Curriculum Adoption - EdReports To improve curriculum adoption, prioritize strong foundations, comprehensive planning, authentic educator engagement, and strategic external support.

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Beyond Selection: Rethinking How Districts Adopt Curriculum - EdReports Survey insights reveal late-stage hurdles with early root causes in curriculum adoption—plus steps to strengthen materials selection for lasting student impact.

Underdeveloped early #curriculumadoption stages contribute to implementation challenges down the road, but districts can strengthen adoption by addressing foundational barriers, designing comprehensive approaches, and strategically leveraging expertise. www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

District Officials Discuss Student Success Plans and School Choice Policy Changes District leaders outline upcoming student success plans and new school choice application procedures.

The Pine Bluff School District is rolling out new student success plans and school choice policy changes that could reshape education for local families.

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School Board approves Unique Learning Systems and Hands-On English curricula for RISE program Board members endorse ULS and Hands-On English curricula for elementary and high school programs.

The BUSD Board unanimously approves innovative curricula that promise to transform learning for students with diverse needs!

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District assesses rising opt-out rates in CMASS and PSAT SAT tests District reports 30 opt-outs this year, highlighting discussions on curriculum and federal allocations.

The Morgan County School District is facing a concerning surge in assessment opt-outs, with 30 students choosing to skip tests this year, prompting crucial discussions on curriculum changes and funding delays.

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Committee recommends option 1 for K-6 adoption amid expert support Committee moves to approve option 1 for K-6 adoption with expert recommendations.

The Ogden City School District is taking a bold step towards enhancing early literacy education by adopting a new K-6 curriculum backed by expert recommendations!

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Spring ISD committee recommends Bluebonnet math curriculum despite concerns over state agenda Committee supports full adoption of Bluebonnet math curriculum amid debates over funding and instructional gaps

Spring ISD is set to adopt the controversial Bluebonnet math curriculum despite fierce debates over funding, transparency, and its implications for diversity and equity in education.

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Shadow Valley teachers endorse Amplify curriculum over Open Up for accessibility Educators at Shadow Valley advocate for Amplify curriculum due to ease of use for teachers.

Educators at Shadow Valley are rallying around the Amplify curriculum, believing it will transform their teaching experience and lighten the load of lesson planning.

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Quote from Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools: "The work of EdReports reviewers is some of the most important work educators are doing. Our review committee still says this was the best professional learning they ever received."

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EdReports Curriculum Reviewer Spotlight: Science Educator Therese Arsenault EdReports reviewer, Therese Arsenault, shares her perspectives on why it’s so important for science teachers to have access to high quality instructional materials and a voice in the adoption process.

In our latest EdVoices podcast episode, EdReports reviewer Therese Arsenault shares her perspectives on why it’s so important for science teachers to have access to high-quality instructional materials and a voice in the adoption process. #edusky #curriculumadoption #educationpodcast #podcast

Q&A: Evidence and Efficacy in Curriculum Adoption - EdReports EdReports Executive Director Eric Hirsch discusses how districts can consider evidence and efficacy as part of their process to select K–12 instructional materials.

EdReports Executive Director Eric Hirsch discusses how districts can consider evidence and efficacy as part of their process to select K–12 instructional materials in this new Q&A #edusky #curriculumadoption