New Haven School Board Approves $656,299 Online Math Program for PreK-8 Students
New Haven's school board unanimously approved a $656,299 online math program, i-Ready, for PreK-8 students. The decision came amid concerns raised by the teachers union president regarding increased student screen time and data privacy issues, though district leaders acknowledged the…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 27, 2026 — The New Haven Board of Education has approved the acquisition of an online math program for its PreK-8 students. The program, known as i-Ready, was unanimously greenlit by the board.
The approved expenditure for the i-Ready program totals $656,299. This investment aims to enhance mathematical education for students across the district, from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade.
The board’s decision was made despite reservations voiced by the president of the teachers union. Concerns were raised regarding the potential for increased student screen time and issues related to data privacy. These points were brought forward as part of the discussion preceding the vote.
In response to the concerns articulated by the union president, district leaders acknowledged the importance of addressing technology use. They recognized the need for a thorough evaluation of how technology is integrated into the students’ learning environment and the implications of such tools.
The approval signifies the school board’s commitment to adopting new educational technologies, while also highlighting an ongoing dialogue within the district about balancing digital learning with student well-being and data security. Specific details regarding the implementation timeline or the district’s plan to evaluate technology use were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Maya McFadden on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.
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