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State Curriculum Lists Explained: 6 Things to Know
Learn how state curriculum lists shape curriculum adoption, HQIM selection, and classroom use—plus key policy choices and incentives that affect districts.
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The State of the Instructional Materials Market: What Teachers Want, and Students Need, from Curriculum
Coffee Chat: Key Factors for Implementing High-Quality Materials With Integrity What are the key factors necessary for successfully implementing high-quality instructional materials? Culture, environment, and leadership are all integral pieces to this puzzle. Research shows that teachers are more likely to adopt and use new curricula in an environment with supportive leadership, ongoing coaching, and […]
Coffee Chat: What Teachers Want in a High-Quality Curriculum
DYK: Two out of three English language arts and mathematics teachers modify less than half of a typical lesson, regardless of the standards alignment of their materials. This reinforces the need to provide all teachers with high-quality core materials, and challenges a perception that teachers are regularly adapting materials to improve quality. In this Coffee […]
Coffee Chat: Standards-Aligned Materials Are Available—So Why Are They Not Being Used?
The availability of standards-aligned instructional materials continues to increase. In 2021, 51% of English language arts and 44% of math core materials reviewed by EdReports met expectations for alignment. Yet, only 40% of math teachers and 26% of ELA teachers report using a quality curriculum even once a week. During this Coffee Chat, participants will […]
The State of the Instructional Materials Market: What Teachers Want, and Students Need, from Curriculum
The importance of high-quality instructional materials remains at the forefront of effective teaching and learning. Because of the critical role materials play in supporting teachers and students, it is vital for all stakeholders to have a better understanding of the materials market. In the first Coffee Chat of our four-part series, The State of the […]
Addressing the Urgent Need for Quality K-12 Science Materials: What’s Next for High School Reviews
Since 2015, EdReports has published more than 900 free reviews of K-12 instructional materials including nearly 70 reviews of K-8 science programs. Most recently, EdReports completed a listening and learning tour to hear directly from the field about what’s needed to conduct rigorous reviews of high school science materials. Findings point toward inequities not only […]
Webinar 4: Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Stakeholder Engagement
Centering the voices of diverse stakeholders in your next materials adoption will build support for and investment in your work. It will also ensure that the perspectives of those most impacted by the selection of new materials—students, teachers, and families—are also informing the process. This webinar brings together educators who have successfully included diverse perspectives, […]
Webinar 3: Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Establishing Adoption Priorities
What does your data tell you about the students that are being served by your district and those that are not? How can your data help determine the priorities for your adoption? Join this webinar to learn how you can apply your district’s data to establish local priorities and lift up the importance of high-quality […]
Webinar 2: Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Designing an Instructional Vision
How does your vision of instruction drive the why and what of your adoption? An instructional vision helps to communicate the expectations for teaching and learning and creates a foundation for what the district considers effective instruction in a classroom. This vision acts as a guide through your adoption process and serves as a critical […]
Webinar 1: Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Why Materials Matter
“At this place in time with all the challenges in education, curriculum is the lever to make sure we’re addressing equity. It’s about equitable access to high level learning.” – Sonja Santaleses, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Disparities based on race and income are not new, and inconsistent access to high-quality content is widespread. […]