RUSD Curriculum Adoption Framework
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.
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What this document actually says
This document outlines the district's long-term plan for reviewing and updating what textbooks and instructional materials are used in each subject across all three RUSD schools (Reed, Bel Aire, and Del Mar) from 2022 through 2032. It shows a rotating schedule where each subject goes through a three-phase process: Explore (research and assess needs), Pilot (test materials in classrooms), and Adopt (officially select and implement).
The framework identifies specific current programs (like Benchmark Advance for English Language Arts, Eureka Math, and Mystery Science) and when they will be reviewed for replacement or renewal. For example, math curriculum was explored and piloted in 2023-2025 and adopted in 2025-2026, while science won't be reviewed until 2028-2031. Social-emotional learning (SEL) materials are included but won't go through formal board adoption since SEL is not part of state content standards.
The document emphasizes that curriculum selection should involve teachers, parents, and community input, and should prioritize alignment with state standards, cultural responsiveness, student-centered learning, technology integration, and meeting the needs of all learners including students with disabilities and English learners.
What this means for your family
This framework affects what your child learns and how they learn it. Over the next decade, every subject your student studies will have its materials evaluated and potentially changed to ensure they are up to date, rigorous, and effective. During pilot phases, your child's classroom may be testing new materials, and the district is expected to gather parent feedback as part of the selection process.
The schedule means that some subjects will stay the same for years while others are being updated. For instance, if your child is in elementary school now, they may experience new science materials starting around 2029-2030, but their English materials were just adopted and will likely stay consistent for several years. The framework also commits to ensuring materials work for diverse learners and reflect diverse perspectives.
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Candidate perspective
I appreciate that this framework includes parent and student voice in the curriculum selection process, but I want to make sure that commitment is real and not just on paper. As a candidate, I will push for transparency about how families can actually participate in these reviews and pilots, and I want to see concrete evidence that feedback from parents, especially those whose children have learning differences or are English learners, genuinely shapes what gets adopted. A ten-year plan is only as good as the accountability and communication that comes with it.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.