SCHOOLDavis County, UT · Apr 29, 2026

Davis School District Reviews Curriculum Performance and New School Identity

The Board reviewed survey data on math and literacy curriculum implementation, updated material approval policies, and finalized the mascot for Stillwater Elementary.

The Bottom Line

District leaders are tracking a 1% to 4% increase in academic scores following the adoption of new instructional materials. While teacher usage is high, many staff report a need for more preparation time and specialized coaching.

The Case For

Academic trends show literacy and math scores increased by 1% to 4% annually, avoiding the typical 'adoption dip.'
88% of teachers who felt strongly trained reported positive student outcomes.
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The Case Against

60% of teachers reported that the new curricula increased their preparation time.
Teacher confidence in the math curriculum dropped from 92% to 53% mid-year due to implementation challenges.
Staff identified a lack of secondary-level ELA coaching compared to support available for math and elementary levels.

Key Numbers

1,500+ teacher survey responses
71% usage rate for adopted curricula
65% of the vote for 'Otters' as the Stillwater Elementary mascot
26–27 school plans to be reviewed by each Board member

Source Verification

Davis School District Board of Education, Workshop Meeting, April 21, 2026

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Davis School District — YouTube · Davis School District - Official

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"Literacy and math scores showed a 1% to 4% annual increase post-adoption, avoiding the typical 2-3% 'adoption dip.'"
— Academic Trends
"60% reported increased preparation time."
— Time Impact
"The 'Otters' won with 65% of the vote."
— Stillwater Elementary Mascot and Colors
"92% of teachers reported high initial confidence in math curriculum, which dropped to 53% mid-year"
— Key Figures & Data (Segment 3)