IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Math & PEHW Curriculum Reviews (Phase I: The Self Study)
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Members of the Math Curriculum Committee Review Survey Data
This school year, Newton Public Schools undertook in-depth curriculum reviews in two key content areas: Mathematics and Physical Education, Health, and Wellness (PEHW). As part of our ongoing commitment to instructional excellence and equity, these reviews have followed a structured self-study process aimed at understanding current practices, identifying strengths and challenges, and setting a vision for future improvement. Over the past year, both review teams engaged in a comprehensive set of activities, including staff learning walks, curriculum and assessment audits, and crosswalks with state and national standards. Teams also conducted surveys with students, families, and staff to gather diverse perspectives on the learning experience. These self-studies provided valuable insight into where we are and where we want to go as a district. In both content areas, the self-study has laid a strong foundation for the next phase of work. This year, we incorporated the help of content based consultants to help provide an objective view of our programs. While these consultants also provided recommendations for our programs to improve, the curriculum review committees are not obligated to implement these recommendations.
In the 2025–2026 school year, we will enter Phase II: Piloting and Curriculum Development. This next phase will involve selecting high-quality instructional materials, designing assessments that reflect our learning goals, and piloting new units or approaches in classrooms. As always, educator voice and student experience will remain central to this work. Thank you to the dedicated educators, leaders, students, and families who contributed their time and insight throughout this process. Your input ensures that we continue to evolve our programs in a thoughtful and inclusive way. We look forward to continuing this important journey together next year.
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