Curriculum and Instruction
NUSD is committed to high-quality, standards-aligned instruction across all core subjects, supporting student learning and achievement at every grade level.
Curriculum Standards
Newark Unified School District adopted the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, which outline the knowledge and skills students should gain at each grade level to prepare them for college and career.
Beyond Common Core, the district also implements the Next Generation Science Standards, History–Social Science Content Standards, standards for English Language Development, health, physical education, and visual and performing arts.
Together, these standards guide instruction across all core subjects in Newark Unified, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive education for every student. Click here for more information on the California State Standards.
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Click here to view a list of current adopted textbooks and materials.
Current Mathematics Curriculum
Beginning in the 2018–2019 school year, NUSD adopted Big Ideas Math as its comprehensive Common Core-aligned K–12 mathematics program.
Big Ideas Math is a research-based program designed to provide a focused and coherent curriculum for students in elementary, middle, and high school. The program includes a variety of online resources and tools to support teachers, students, and families in strengthening math learning both in and out of the classroom.
For more information about Big Ideas Math, please visit www.bigideaslearning.com
2026–2027 Mathematics Curriculum Pilot
As part of NUSD’s curriculum review and adoption process, the district will pilot new mathematics instructional materials during the 2026–2027 school year.
- Elementary Schools (K–5): Amplify Desmos and Innovamat
- Secondary Schools (6–12): Savvas, Innovamat, and Kiddom
Additional information will be shared as the curriculum pilot process moves forward.
