Board members pressed district staff on middle‑school acceleration, why more students take AP Calculus BC than AB, and how statistics should fit into curricula; staff outlined on‑ramps, possible dual‑enrollment options beyond BC, and plans to monitor pacing.

District identifies barriers to seventh and eighth graders enrolling in Algebra 1 courses.

Parents urge Seattle schools to enhance math pathways and prioritize deaf education enrollment.

District staff previewed course-guide publication timelines and described middle-school changes, including a cohort-based rollout allowing in-person geometry in middle school, exploration of middle-school high-school credit options for computer science and engineering, social studies sequencing changes and new CTE pathway offerings for high school.