Hopkins Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Academic Growth and Learning Update (Math and Literacy)
Student Social-Emotional Well-being (Panorama Data)
Graduation Rates and Post-Secondary Plans
System-wide Assessment Strategy and Implementation Challenges
K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption (Imagine Learning Illustrative Math)
Big Data Project and College Choice Research
Student Recognition: Bilingual Seals
Public Comment: Student Safety and LGBTQ+ Support
Votes (1)
K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption (Imagine Learning Illustrative Math)
The discussion centered on providing additional information about the proposed K-5 math curriculum, Imagine Learning Illustrative Math, which was on the board's consent agenda. Key points included national proof points and success stories from other districts, high ratings from Ed Reports (focus, rigor, usability), and meeting ESSA's Tier 2 evidence standard. Implementation details covered the importance of fidelity, provided manipulative and center kits to minimize teacher prep, the need for pacing guides, and support for diverse learners. Board members expressed strong support for system-wide consistency and the urgency to improve math instruction, noting positive feedback from current teachers who piloted similar approaches.
Notable Quotes (4)
So, what that means for us is you can go to the next slide. So it means that it meets the the um standard to use federal funds if federal funds became available for curricula p curricula purchase promotes equity. It is backed by research. Um it supports strategic implementation and I'm going to talk a little bit about that next. And then also um confirms that we're selecting a curriculum with demonstrated results when it's implemented well.
So, I just wanted to say before, you know, I uh become the the cynic or the doomsayer, um, that, you know, I do appreciate the, uh, 84% of our students that are off to four-year or trade school. And I think that's a really really good number. And so, you know, I think it's just like, you know, we we kind of in the satellite get them there and but, you know, we can always do better. And I want, you know, and expect, frankly, that we improve all the time, right? and uh you know and just lastly right like the quickest way to get me to be quiet is to have improvement. So just consider that. Thanks.
And I think you know frankly I trust them in math more than myself, right? Like if they they told me 1 plus 1 was three, I'd be like, "Okay, cool." Like I'll have to re rethink all my life, but I believe you and I trust you. So honestly, if they are happy with it and think that it will meet our needs, I'm, you know, 100,000% behind it and I'm very excited to have my children experience it as well.
They want some consistency across our system. They want to be a school district, not a district of schools. They value their unique aspects, but they want to be able to talk with a colleague and be like, "How are your kids doing on this? I'm you and I'm finding this. Are you finding this? How are you doing it?" They really value being part of that larger community of Hopkins.
Ordinances & Resolutions (28)
State-level standardized test data for reading and math, used as satellite data.
National report card for educational progress, used as satellite data.
Universal screener for early reading and math, providing map data and diagnostic information.
K-2 foundational reading skills curriculum, being extended to third grade.
Foundational reading skills curriculum used at K-2.
Foundational skills for grades 3-5, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and morphology.
Framework for providing academic and behavioral support to students based on need.
Social emotional well-being screener administered to students in grades 3-12.
Data reported by Minnesota Department of Education for graduation statistics.
College-level courses offered in high school, contributing to post-secondary plans.
Program allowing high school students to earn college credit.
Program allowing high school students to earn college credit through university courses taught at high school.
Federal education law, used as a standard for curriculum evidence.
Proposed K-5 math curriculum, highly rated and research-backed.
Independent nonprofit providing evidence-based reviews of K-12 instructional materials.
Research-based website for finding K-12 programs meeting ESSA evidence standards.
Student information system, integrated with digital materials.
Learning management system, supporting digital materials.
Ongoing professional learning for teachers in literacy instruction.
Tool for observing and monitoring fidelity of instructional implementation in classrooms.
Resources for families to support literacy practice at home.
District team convening monthly with school leaders for goal setting and implementation strategy.
Collaboration with external data analysts to mine longitudinal student data for insights into student success.
Internal district tool for student graduation planning.
Senior executive from Optum initiated the Big Data Project partnership.
Partner in the Big Data Project, Dr. Nath's affiliation.
Program that a board member's child attended, noted for shifting math instruction philosophy.
SEL program, CASTLE aligned, mentioned in context of student well-being.