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School Board Work Session- April 27, 2026

Wayzata Public SchoolsTuesday, April 28, 2026
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Wayzata Schools Unveils Major Math Curriculum Overhaul

2022 Minnesota State Math Standards Implementation

Elementary Level Bridges Third Edition Curriculum Rollout

Secondary Level Mathematics Course Sequence Restructuring

Wayzata Public Schools Overhauls Secondary Math, Integrating Statistics and Data Science

Curriculum Materials Review and Selection Process

Strategic Planning for Secondary Intervention and Extension

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Notable Quotes (2)

Our goal is that we build in that choice and agency for students, that it's truly a student choice in the third and fourth year of math.

— Abby Brar
Curriculum StrategyResponding to questions about how the district differentiates from MDE state minimum requirements.

For elementary level, obviously we are going to a new math program... the bigger shift is with middle school and high school, where we are trying to break the longer curriculum into smaller pieces, integrate statistics early, and it provides more flexibility.

— Milan Sohoni
Math CurriculumSummarizing the proposed changes during the Q&A session.

People (11)

Heidi KaterBoard Member

Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.

Valentina EarsBoard Member

Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.

Paris BendeBoard Member

Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.

Alicia LittleBoard Member

Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.

Dan JanstraBoard Member

Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.

Sheila PriorChair

Presiding over the Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education work session.

Milan SohoniBoard Member

Board member who questioned the differentiation between Wayzata standards and MDE minimums.

Dana MillerExecutive Director

Introduced the teaching and learning presentation on math standards.

Abby BrarDirector

Lead presenter on mathematics curriculum, standards, and strategic shifts.

1 quote

“The 2022 math standards were first the process began in the 21-22 cycle... these standards were not fully what we jokingly call legit until April of the 2025 calendar year.”

Explaining the timeline of state standard development.

Becca AusbyMath Instructional Coordinator

Discussed the elementary math curriculum and Bridges Third Edition rollout.

Sarah WinansMath Instructional Coordinator

Co-led the elementary mathematics presentation and training.

Places Mentioned

Wayzata Public Schools

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education Work Session, Monday, April 27, 2026
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