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Explore our wide array of educational resources that support hands-on learning and highlight why materials matter for students everywhere.

Watch: 4 Ways to Elevate Cultural Responsiveness in a Materials Adoption

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Dr. Jessica Faith Carter offers districts best practices for prioritizing cultural responsiveness when selecting new materials.

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State of the Instructional Materials Market: Use of Aligned Materials in 2022

New study from EdReports highlights the potential factors contributing to rise in the use of high quality, aligned curriculum.

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Introducing EdReports’ New Science of Reading Snapshots

Explore in-depth data about science of reading content in early literacy curriculum, plus a guide to the ELA curriculum formats that EdReports reviews.

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New EdReports Initiatives Highlight Quality Early Literacy Materials

These changes help states and districts make informed decisions about early literacy instructional materials and meet new “science of reading” requirements.

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Watch: 5 Ways to Know if Your Child is Using a Quality Early Literacy Curriculum

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Veteran educator Jamilah Hicks offers recommendations for families and caregivers navigating materials that students are using to learn to read.

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New EdReports Klawe Fellows Champion Quality Instructional Materials Through Local Advocacy

The 2023-24 Klawe Fellows bring over a century of classroom and leadership experience in math, English language arts, science, and professional learning.

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How to Select a High-Quality K–5 ELA Curriculum

Seek out K–5 ELA materials that empower teachers to help every student succeed in elementary ELA, plus a guide to early literacy curriculum formats.

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Watch: My District Needs New Materials. Now What?

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Educators Dr. Shontoria Walker and Shannah Estep share recommendations for districts on how to set themselves up for success as they begin their materials adoption process.

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Access to Quality Curriculum is Making a Difference: Highlights from the Field

Learn more about how states and districts are striving to ensure students and teachers have access to high-quality, grade-level content.

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Watch: How to Use EdReports High School Science Reviews in Your Selection Process

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EdReports Director of Science Sam Shaw discusses how quality high school science materials combined with supports for teachers can help improve student learning.

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Let High School Science Teachers Know They’re Not Alone

Educator Shannon Wachowski discusses the challenges high school science teachers are facing and how EdReports’ reviews of high school science programs can support them.

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EdReports 2022 Annual Report

Learn more about the changing materials market, key data about how we're impacting the field, and incredible stories from educators across the country.

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EdReports Launches Inaugural Reviews of High School Science Curricula

One out of three products reviewed met expectations for alignment to Next Generation Science Standards and other indicators of quality.

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High School Science Reviews: Glossary of Terms

Explore key terms and definitions to guide your navigation of our reviews of high school science courses.

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High School Science: 4 Ways to Boost Student Access to High-Quality Materials

Advance student excellence in high school science by working with educators to use a coherent, comprehensive set of high-quality instructional materials.

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The Pursuit for Transparency in Commercial Interim Assessment Products

Why educators need to demand transparency from assessment publishers and how EdReports’ experience can help.

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Watch: How to Help High School Science Teachers Get Better Curriculum

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Science educator Shannon Wachowski discusses how EdReports’ reviews of high school science programs can support educators.

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Watch: The Power of Centering Student Experiences in the Classroom

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Educator Neven Holland shares his personal journey to becoming a teacher, and why every student deserves access to grade level curriculum that is engaging and celebrates who they are.

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Why I Review: I Have the Power to Shape Current and Future Instructional Materials

High school science educator Katie Miller shares why she’s committed to look beyond the needs of her school and toward the opportunity and charge to improve science education for all students, all teachers, and all schools.

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Watch: How Can Families Join the Curriculum Conversation?

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Watch episode one of our podcast, "EdVoices". Lauren Weisskirk explains how family engagement with instructional materials can supercharge student learning.

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Data Snapshot: K-12 Science Instructional Materials (2022)

Learn more about the availability and use of high quality K-12 science curriculum in this new report.

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Data Snapshot: K-12 English Language Arts Instructional Materials

Learn more about the availability and use of high quality K-12 ELA curriculum in this new report.

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Centering Quality Materials in Teacher Preparation Programs

Veteran educators share advice on how to reimagine teacher prep to ensure curriculum literacy.

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Deep Dive: How Math Practices 7 and 8 Power Student “Lightbulb” Moments

Our final series installment on how Math Practices 7 and 8 give students opportunities to work through mistakes and make their own pathways and breakthroughs.

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SPOTLIGHT: How Do Students Engage With Mathematics in the Classroom?

Data reveals a need to rethink how districts implement instructional materials and support teachers to provide crucial mathematics learning.

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Deep Dive: How Math Practices 5 and 6 Build Student Confidence and Ownership of Their Learning

The next installment in our series explores how Math Practices 5 and 6 help students approach problems with confidence and express their conceptual understanding with precision.

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Deep Dive: Mathematics for All – How Modeling Transforms Student Learning

Educator Tim Truitt shares why Math Practice 4 is integral to making mathematics relevant and meaningful for each and every student.

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How to Prioritize Cultural Responsiveness in Curriculum Review

Educational leaders can prioritize cultural responsiveness by assembling a review team with the understanding and perspectives to meet diverse student needs, and by providing the necessary time, tools, and training.

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Data Snapshot: K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials

Learn more about the availability and use of high quality K-12 mathematics curriculum in this new report.

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4 Ways Families Can Join the Instructional Materials Conversation

Families can help to improve student learning by getting curious about their child’s instructional materials and advocating for curriculum that will help every student learn and grow.

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New Klawe Fellows Bring Over a Century of Education Experience

The 2022-23 Fellows represent decades of classroom and leadership experience in math, English language arts, science, and administration.

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3 Ways Technology Can Support Student Access to Grade-Level Content

Educator Heather Gauck shares why she has become a fierce advocate for integrating technology into classrooms.

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High Quality Materials Are Available—So Why Aren’t They Being Used?

Teacher perspectives on curriculum quality and the supports they need for strong implementation in the classroom.

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Deep Dive: How Math Practices 1–3 Help All Students Access Math Learning and Build Skills for the Future

Part one of our series on the Mathematical Practices focuses on why they matter for student learning, and the role high-quality instructional materials play in supporting teachers to incorporate them meaningfully into the classroom.

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Key Factors for Implementing High-Quality Materials With Integrity

Part four of our Coffee Chat webinar series on the state of the instructional materials market featuring Amy Reno, Dr. Natalie Berberian, and Jonathan Regino.

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What Teachers Want in a High-Quality Curriculum

Part three of our Coffee Chat webinar series on the state of the instructional materials market, featuring Heather Gauck, Jesse Melgares, and Sam Shaw.

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Standards-Aligned Materials Are Available—So Why Are They Not Being Used?

Part two of our Coffee Chat webinar series on the state of the instructional materials market, featuring Marquis Alvaradous, Dr. Melissa Galloway, and Jonathan Regino.

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Diving Into the State of the Instructional Materials Market

EdReports' Mark LaVenia, Phasha Spencer, and Lauren Weisskirk survey the instructional materials market in part one of our webinar series.

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Tools Vary in How They Seek to Identify Equitable Representation in Materials, Finds New Analysis From EdReports

A landscape analysis of 15 resources in use throughout the country seeks to help educators become more aware of what researchers, community groups, and education stakeholders believe is necessary when creating strong criteria to evaluate culturally responsive practices in instructional materials.

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Evaluating Materials for Culturally Responsive Practices: A Landscape Analysis

EdReports highlights key information and trends in the resources educators are using to review instructional materials for culturally responsive practices.

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EdReports and Center for Assessment Announce Collaboration to Review Interim Assessments

This endeavor seeks to shine a light on the current state of the $1B+ interim assessment market

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From the Classroom to Central Office: What I’ve Learned About Curriculum Adoption

Veteran educator Jonathan Regino shares lessons learned from how the selection of instructional materials at a systemic level impacts everyday classroom life.

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State of the Instructional Materials Market 2021: The Availability and Use of Aligned Materials

New study from EdReports highlights teacher experiences with instructional materials and supports.

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New Study From EdReports Finds Mismatch in What Teachers Want in Curriculum, and the Materials They are Getting

Teachers report lack of standards-aligned, engaging materials that support culturally relevant pedagogy and multilingual learners.

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EdReports 2021 Annual Report

Explore key data about how we're impacting the materials market, how we work with educators across the country, the amazing educator reviewers who help create our free reports, and our vision for the work ahead.

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Why I Center Student Experiences in My Math Class

Fourth grade teacher Neven Holland describes how equitable mathematics and quality content help to ensure all students have multiple avenues to access and approach math learning.

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3 Ways Instructional Leaders Can Support Teachers to Use High-Quality Materials

Why curriculum-aligned professional learning and coaching need to be included in any quality materials adoption process.

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3 New Features of the EdReports Report Center

EdReports’ updated reports experience showcases evidence-rich reviews in a more user-focused format.

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What I Learned From Teaching English-Language Learners for 30 Years

From the English-only movement to an asset-based approach to language.

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3 Common Misconceptions About High-Quality Instructional Materials

In order for teachers to experience the true benefits of quality materials, it’s important to understand their misgivings and engage in productive conversations.

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Watch: “I wanted to be the teacher I needed.”

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Educator Georgina Rivera shares how her experiences growing up as a multilingual learner shaped the teacher she ultimately became.

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3 Truths About ELA Foundational Skills in Grades 3–5

Early Literacy Content Specialist Stephanie Stephens shares what two decades in the field have taught her about foundational skills learning and what students need to know at the end of fifth grade.

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I Persevered Without High-Quality Materials—but I Shouldn’t Have Had to

Educator Marquis Alvaradous recalls his first years as a teacher, and the consequences of not having high-quality materials for his students.

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The New Jersey High Quality Instructional Materials Ambassador Program

How educator leaders came together to collaborate, learn, and advocate for quality curriculum for all.

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Data Snapshot: K-12 Science Instructional Materials

Learn more about the availability and use of K-12 science curriculum in this new report.

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Why Students Need ELA Foundational Skills in Grades 3-5

Early Literacy Content Specialist Stephanie Stephens shares why foundational skills learning is critical for decoding and word recognition in Grades 3–5.

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EdReports Welcomes the Third Cohort of Klawe Leadership Fellows

Selected educators represent a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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What the Pandemic Taught Us about Families, Curriculum, and Student Learning

Leaders from the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) share lessons learned about the power of high-quality instructional materials from a year of disrupted schooling.

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Watch: 3 Ways to Know if You’re Using Quality Science Curricula

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Tips to identify if you’re using quality science materials in your classroom.

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5 Ways Quality Curricula Can Support English Language Learners

Teacher and coach Erin Moreno shares best practices on how to leverage aligned instructional materials to support students learning English.

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5 Ways to Engage Families Around Student Learning (and why you should!)

School systems have a unique opportunity to leverage parental involvement to accelerate student learning and forge trust.

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Local Needs Matter When Selecting a Quality Math Curriculum

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Francisco Villegas details how the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools supports educators to develop materials adoption processes rooted in a shared vision and community priorities.

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What You Need to Know about Curriculum-Embedded Assessments

Learn about the benefits of embedded assessments, and how they ensure that what you assess aligns to what you taught.

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Educators Sound Off: How I define high-quality curricula

EdReports reviewers from around the country share the importance of high-quality curricula that speak to students' perspectives and lived experiences.

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3 Best Practices for Engaging Publishers When Selecting New Curricula

A group of rural Wisconsin school districts shares lessons learned from a locally driven materials selection process.

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Preparing Day-One Ready Teachers

The National Center for Teacher Residencies and EdReports highlight Phase 1 learnings from an innovative new pilot program to infuse curriculum literacy into teacher preparation.

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Rural Districts Should Use Stimulus Funds to Invest in High-Quality Curriculum

The infusion of federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan gives rural districts a rare opportunity to make generational, systemic change to improve student learning outcomes—both immediately and in the years ahead.

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EdReports’ Application of the Components of the Reading Process

Explore this graphic to see where EdReports’ review criteria addresses both college and career-ready standards and the science of reading.

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Culturally Centered Education: A Primer

Explore this comprehensive collection of terms and what they mean for instructional materials.

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Critical Features of Instructional Materials Design for Today’s Science Standards

A resource for science curriculum developers and the education field

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Mathematicians at Work, Expect Noise: A Conversation with Georgina Rivera

EdReports Director of Mathematics, Tim Truitt, spoke with Georgina Rivera, incoming 2nd Vice President of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), about her journey as an educator and how to achieve equity in mathematics classrooms. Read part one of their conversation.

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“Everybody Wants to Be Seen”: A Conversation with Mathematician Georgina Rivera

Read part two of a conversation between EdReports Director of Mathematics Tim Truitt and Georgina Rivera, incoming 2nd Vice President of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, about equitable mathematics and incorporating students' lives and experiences into the classroom.

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Invest in Quality Curricula Now for Long Term Returns

As educators determine budget choices, new stimulus funds offer a powerful opportunity to make a long-term investment in students.

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Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Stakeholder Engagement

EdReports welcomed Janise Lane and Samantha Ashby from Baltimore City Public Schools to discuss building a strong relationship between teachers and district leaders when engaging stakeholders in the adoption process.

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Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Establishing Adoption Priorities

Dr. Paula Dillon and Francisco Villegas joined EdReports for a conversation on how to root an adoption process in the needs of your community, and why local priorities are vital to a successful curriculum selection.

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5 Common Questions Teachers are Asking About NGSS-Designed Science Materials

The Next Generation Science Standards challenges how science was taught for decades. K-12 NGSS Teacher Morgan Martin answers common questions teachers are asking about making the shift to the NGSS Framework.

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Teacher Voices—A Crucial Building Block for an Effective Curriculum Selection

Teachers sound off on what every district leader should know about including educator voices in the materials adoption process.

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Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Designing an Instructional Vision

EdReports welcomes educator leaders from Aldine Independent School District and New Teacher Center for a dialogue on designing an instructional vision for the materials selection process.

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4 Ways to Assess Text Quality in High School ELA Curricula

As schools consider updating their high school English language arts materials, taking a close look at the texts offered by a program, and how they align with the instructional content, should be central to any final decision.

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Pilot Program Seeks to Train New Teachers to Recognize and Use High-Quality Instructional Materials, Building Their Curriculum Literacy

The National Center for Teacher Residencies and EdReports partner to fill an unmet need in the field of teacher preparation.

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Championing Quality Materials in a Remote Learning Environment

COVID-19 Response

How Daviess County Public Schools in Kentucky utilized EdReports’ enhanced reviews to transition to a remote and hybrid learning environment.

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Adopting Materials Through an Equity-Focused Lens: Why Materials Matter

EdReports was joined by experts from UnboundEd and TNTP to discuss how we can close the equity gap for all students.

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Building Buy-In: Rhode Island’s Comprehensive Approach to Selecting High-Quality Curricula

Dive into EdReports’ expansive case study of Rhode Island profiling nearly four years of transformational work to overhaul its curriculum selection practices and evolve the culture around instructional materials.

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How to Develop Local Priorities When Selecting Instructional Materials

A resource to help adoption committees communicate the expectations for teaching and learning that creates a foundation for what the district considers effective instruction in a classroom.

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3 Ways to Know if You’re Using Quality Science Materials

Science educator Lacey Wieser shares three ways to identify if you’re using high-quality science materials in your classroom.

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2020 State of the Market: The Use of Aligned Materials

Learn about the availability of programs aligned to college and career-ready standards and how regularly these aligned materials are being used in classrooms.

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How to Articulate an Instructional Vision During a Materials Adoption

A resource to help adoption committees communicate the expectations for teaching and learning that creates a foundation for what the district considers effective instruction in a classroom.

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What is Vertical Coherence and Why Does it Matter for Equity?

Learn more about the importance of vertical coherence in curriculum and how to select materials that meet this criterion.

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How to Build Trust During a Curriculum Adoption

Learn about Baltimore City Public Schools’ innovative materials adoption efforts that prioritized engaging educators and community members throughout the process.

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Providing Teachers with Quality Materials that They’re Trained to Use as Schools Prepare for the Fall

COVID-19 Response

Veteran teacher Amy Cox shares four actions school districts can take to ensure students and teachers have high-quality instructional materials to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EdReports Review Tools Version 1.0

View version 1.0 of all EdReports review tools (review criteria and evidence guides) for mathematics, English language arts, and science.

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Change Comes to Mississippi: Materials Matter and the Results Show It

Mississippi educator Deia Sanders talks about her work to elevate the importance of high-quality instructional materials in the Magnolia state.

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3 Ways Instructional Materials Help to Address Unfinished Learning in Math

Explore the common hurdles of remote instruction with tips on utilizing instructional materials to accelerate learning.

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How School Boards Can Support Districts to Adopt Quality Instructional Materials

Learn about the critical role school boards can play to select curriculum.

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3 Ways Quality Materials Support Teachers to Manage Multiple Priorities

Educator Tricia Parker shares how aligned curriculum can maximize teacher creativity as they inspire students at all levels to learn.

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Quality Instructional Materials Require Quality Professional Development

A new paper by the Carnegie Corporation of New York argues that innovations in professional development are not keeping pace with rigorous content standards.

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How to Use Teacher Voice to Elevate Student Needs

COVID-19 Response

Educator Jessica Faith shares how even without a formal leadership role, teachers can access opportunities to advocate and lead on behalf of students.

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6 Questions Districts Should Ask When Considering K-5 Science Materials

Science specialist Lacey Wieser offers advice for educators selecting new curriculum.

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My District Had a High-Quality Curriculum. Then COVID-19 Happened.

COVID-19 Response

Educator Jamilah Hicks shares her story as a parent coping with remote learning when students don’t have access to the materials they need.

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Beyond the Zoom Boxes

COVID-19 Response

How to design an engaging virtual conference that elevates equity, accessibility, and community-building for attendees

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Adopting Materials for Hybrid and Remote Settings: Know Your Technology Needs Upfront

COVID-19 Response

As districts launch adoption processes amidst the urgent need to find new ways to reach and teach students, technological capabilities have become a crucial consideration for new materials.

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Confessions of a Lifelong Math Nerd

Educator Joshua Sawyer shares how instructional materials and high expectations are key to ensuring learning is accessible to all.

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Dr. Sonja Santelises on Why Instructional Materials Matter

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Dr. Sonja Santelises discusses the important role of quality curriculum as a powerful tool to support students and teachers through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

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Meet the 2020-2021 Klawe Fellows

EdReports is proud to welcome the newest cohort of Klawe fellows who will develop and execute impact projects that advocate for high quality instructional materials.

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3 Trends in How Instructional Materials Address Technology

COVID-19 Response

Learn more about how instructional materials address remote learning needs and how publishers plan to evolve products.

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5 Reasons Instructional Materials Matter for Equity

Educator reviewers share why materials matter for equity and why the stakes for students are so high.

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3 Ways Educators Can Effectively Advocate for Aligned, Coherent Curricula

COVID-19 Response

Educator Melody Arabo shares tips to empower teachers seeking quality materials to support their students.

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Understand the Technology Features of Your Aligned Materials

When weighing the technology components of a materials purchase, it's important to understand the features that your current aligned materials offer.

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EdReports Releases Enhanced Reports with Key Technology Information to Support Remote Learning

The results of this initial release reveal a wide range of product capabilities that may affect how districts plan for the fall.

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Seize this Moment to Take a Different Approach to Unfinished Learning

COVID-19 Response

Math educator Tim Truitt shares how supporting teachers with quality instructional materials is key to addressing student learning gaps in the fall.

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7 Best Practices for Launching Curriculum During Interrupted Schooling

COVID-19 Response

Game-changers educators should consider while rolling out new instructional materials whether students are learning in the classroom or learning remotely.

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Instructional Materials and Remote Learning: Reflection and Planning Tool

COVID-19 Response

Use this tool to reflect on the availability, accessibility, and use of high-quality instructional materials to ensure your district has what it needs for re-entry in the fall and the return to in-person learning in the future.

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Key Terms to Better Understand Remote Learning and Education Technology

COVID-19 Response

As part of EdReports’ efforts to provide more information about the digital design and components of standards-aligned instructional materials, we have put together a list of key terms that are frequently associated with remote learning.

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COVID-19 Planning: Resources to Support the Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials

To support educators in their planning during the COVID-19 pandemic, EdReports has created a collection of resources to advocate for and guide decision making around the use of high-quality instructional materials.

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My Journey Toward Loving Math

Read more about how approaching math from multiple entry points and using different strategies and tools to solve problems turned educator Lynn Smith's world around.

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2019 State of the Market Report

Read the latest findings from EdReports.org about the K-12 instructional materials market and what's being used in classrooms.

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Prioritize Content When Evaluating Digital Materials

Whether students are learning in the classroom or at home, all instructional materials require meaningful vetting to determine if the content meets high standards and addresses the needs of local communities.

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My Teachers and Students Deserve Better Instructional Materials

COVID-19 Response

A first year principal’s story about COVID-19, the dedication of teachers, and the critical role of quality curricula.

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Does EdReports Review for Reading Science? FAQs Regarding EdReports’ ELA Reviews

This document answers frequently asked questions about EdReports’ ELA review process and how it addresses key research components often discussed when referring to the science of reading.

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How I Let My Light Shine on Behalf of Students

Educator Dr. Erika Henderson shares her leadership journey and how she seized opportunities to learn how to better advocate for her students.

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EdReports Tool Revisions: Frequently Asked Questions

Beginning in spring 2020, reports developed by EdReports.org will be using an updated version of our review tools.

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Evolving EdReports’ Review Process to Meet Emerging and Future Needs

EdReports announces revisions to its review tools to address district needs.

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K–5 ELA Review Tools Crosswalk

A crosswalk between EdReports' v1.5 ELA review tool (released spring 2020) and its predecessor.

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Making Your Decision: A Resource to Support Your Materials Adoption Process

Read more about the resources, planning, and possible approaches to making a final materials adoption decision.

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Lessons from the Field: Best Practices for Piloting Curriculum

Learn more from districts and educator leaders about key steps to take if you are considering piloting potential new materials.

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Launch and Implementation Planning for Your Adoption Process

Getting high-quality materials into classrooms is just the first step toward improving student learning. This is why considering how you will launch and implement new materials is a critical aspect of your adoption process.

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Sample Instructional Vision Statements

An instructional vision articulates what teaching and learning should look like in a particular content area. Read examples from real districts.

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Guiding Questions for Winnowing Instructional Materials Under Consideration

One of the most important steps in the adoption process is to winnow the field to a manageable number of programs so that committees can review each potential set of materials in depth.

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Data Collection Tool: A Resource to Support Your Materials Adoption Process

By reviewing district data, you are grounding the upcoming work in your district’s unique context which will inform the decision-making for all of your stakeholders.

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Curriculum Adoption Committee Recommendations

Bringing together a collaborative team of educators in an adoption committee is an essential component of your adoption process.

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4 Ways to Investigate Instructional Materials Under Consideration

One of the most critical components of a strong adoption process is taking the time to deeply investigate your options. This resource provides your team with a variety of approaches to investigate the programs after you have winnowed your list of options.

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Educator Reviewers Share Tips and Best Practices for Virtual Learning

COVID-19 Response

Learn from EdReports reviewers about how they are adapting to school closures and shifting daily learning for students online.

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Tips and Best Practices for Working Remotely

COVID-19 Response

Hear from EdReports staff about how they navigate a virtual work environment and stay connected to team culture and colleagues.

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Quality Curricula Have Led to Lasting Changes in My School District

Educator reviewer Tammy Macy shares the changes she's seen in her district in the five years since EdReports released its inaugural reviews.

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Celebrating Five Years and the Future of Instructional Materials

Five years ago today we released our first math reports. Read more from executive director Eric Hirsch about how the materials market has changed, what’s happening in classrooms, and our plans for the future.

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High-Quality Materials and High Expectations Opens Doors for Students

Educator Jonathon Medeiros tells a story about what happened at his school when students were given access to texts that challenged them to think and inspired them to learn.

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Why are High-Quality Curricula Not Reaching More Students?

EdReports chief strategy officer, Lauren Weisskirk, explains how states and districts can leverage greater use of high-quality instructional materials.

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Redefining Engagement: How Baltimore City Public Schools Transformed its Approach to Adopting Instructional Materials

Read one district's story about the power and lasting impact that comes with involving educators and the community at every step of the materials selection process.

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First Reviews of Foundational Skills Curriculum Reveal Gaps in Quality

First round of reviews of ELA Foundational Skills programs reveal that none of the five programs reviewed fully meet expectations for alignment to college- and career-ready standards.

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Foundational Skills Materials: Should I Supplement?

Read more about why EdReports is reviewing supplemental foundational skills materials and what to consider when choosing a program for your local context.

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EdReports Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Leadership Fellows

Meet the eight educator leaders who will break ground on a new Fellowship focused on building advocacy skills in support of quality instructional materials.

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The Path to Reading Requires Quality Curriculum

EdReports' English language arts team discuss the importance of aligned foundational skills materials in ensuring students learn to read.

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The Power of Engaging All Educators During an Instructional Materials Adoption

Learn about how Fife Public Schools engaged educators and ensured teacher voice was integral to the district’s instructional materials adoption.

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High-Quality Materials Can Change a Student’s Life

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Louisiana teacher and EdReports reviewer Tammy Schales shares her story of how high expectations and quality materials transformed a student’s life.

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Adopting New Curriculum? 3 Ways to Narrow Your Options

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Check out EdReports new video to learn more about how to find aligned curriculum, narrow your options, and ensure you choose the best program for your district.

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My Journey from New Teacher to Teacher Advocate

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EdReports Chief Academic Officer, Courtney Allison, shares her journey from her first years in the classroom to advocating for all students across New York City.

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The 74 Million: EdReports Disrupts $8 Billion Industry

Read EdReports’ origin story in this expansive feature from reporter Brendan Lowe.

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How I Used EdReports to Advocate for High-Quality Materials

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Educator Steve Lebel shares how he advocated for high quality instructional materials and inspired his colleagues to do the same for their students.

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Big Changes in Rural Wisconsin: Improving the Instructional Materials Selection Process

Read the story of a group of rural districts in Wisconsin that came together to strategically engage publishers and develop a new materials adoption culture.

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We Can Ignite Our Voices to Advocate for Quality Materials

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Science educator Minna Turrell advocates for great content and resources to support teachers and kids in the classroom.

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2018 State of the Market Report

Read a new report from EdReports that offers key findings on the K-12 instructional materials market.

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5 Reasons Why EdReports Reviewer Trainings are Great Professional Learning

Educator Stephanie Stephens shares how EdReports trainings transformed her practice and helped her build a community.

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Developing Expertise in Quality Curriculum Made Me a Better Teacher

Tyler Cronin shares his journey as an EdReports reviewer and how collaborating with fellow educators has impacted classrooms across Nebraska.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Advocate for Better Materials

2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year, Melody Arabo, shares tips for how teachers can advocate for the materials they deserve.

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New Science Standards Call for New Resources

Stephanie Gregson and Sam Shaw share their thoughts on the importance of empowering districts with information and how California is leveraging a suite of tools to ensure high-quality materials end up in front of students.

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EdReports Breaks New Ground with Inaugural Science Reviews

EdReports.org announced the results of its first round of science reviews for grades 6-8. Its findings revealed that one of the six instructional materials series fully met criteria.

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The Next Generation of Scientists Starts Here

Educator Morgan Martin shares how EdReports science reviews can empower districts to choose quality materials and support a new kind of science learning for all students.

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Empowered By EdReports and Each Other

EdReports math reviewer, Dr. Sara Schwerdtfeger, shares how a supportive community and access to information empowers educators.

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Watch: Materials Matter for Equity

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Meet Jordan, a freshman in high school, and Taresa, an EdReports.org math reviewer, and hear them share why high quality instructional materials matter to ensure all students receive an equitable education.

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Watch: Materials Matter for Engaging Students

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Meet Anna, a high school sophomore, and Tyler, an EdReports.org math reviewer, and hear them talk about why high quality instructional materials matter for engaging students and inspiring them to go further in their education.

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Watch: Materials Matter for Teacher Voice

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Meet Dakeira, a high school junior, and Amanda, an EdReports math reviewer, and hear them talk about the importance of teacher voice in selecting high quality instructional materials.

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Watch: Materials Matter for Students

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Meet four high school students who believe kids are most successful in the classroom when instructional materials are relevant and connect to them personally.

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Watch: Materials Matter for Student Learning

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Meet Jeneva, a high school freshman, and Toni, an EdReports ELA reviewer, and hear them talk about why high quality instructional materials are critical for student learning and success.

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Watch: Materials Matter for Inspiring Students

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Meet Spencer, a high school junior, and Jessica, an EdReports.org math reviewer, and hear them talk about why high-quality instructional materials matter for challenging, inspiring, and guiding students.

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Materials Adoption 101: Engage Educators Upfront

Senior Outreach Specialist Shannah Estep offers advice for districts about how to engage educators during the instructional materials adoption process.

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Watch: How are EdReports Reviews Created?

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Educator content reviewers explain how they work together to collect evidence about K-12 math and ELA programs to create a report that is then free, publicly available on our website, and out there to inform the field.

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How a 10-Year-Old Advocates for Quality Curricula

When EdReports reviewer Dr. Bryan Drost was ten, he wrote a letter to a publisher complaining about all the errors in his textbook. His journey with instructional materials was only beginning.

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Watch: An Introduction to EdReports

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Meet the reviewers and staff of EdReports.org. Learn what we do and why we're committed to ensuring all students have access to high-quality instructional materials.

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Change Comes to a Small Rural School District

Educator Kirsten Parr shares her rural district's selection story and the ways she and her team learned and changed with the support of EdReports.org.

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3 Questions Parents Can Ask About Instructional Materials

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Educator Jenni Aberli discusses three important questions parents can ask to know more about the quality of their children's materials.

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10 Tips for Effective Leadership and Advocacy

Former Michigan Teacher of the Year, Melody Arabo, shares her tips for effective leadership and advocacy to start the new school year.

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Quality Curricula Support Teachers to Reach All Students

ELA Specialist Tricia Parker shares experiences from her time in the classroom that illuminated the importance of having high-expectations for all kids and the materials and resources needed to meet students needs.

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Selecting Great Materials is Not Enough

Chief Strategy Officer, Lauren Weisskirk, shares a tale of two adoptions: one that planned a rollout for its new instructional materials and one that didn't.

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Keeping the Promise of Science Education

Follow EdReports Director of Science Review, Sam Shaw on a journey from the classroom to leading our inaugural science review process

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Making a Great Adoption Decision

Senior Outreach Specialist Shannah Estep shares three tips that will set your adoption process on the right track and guide you in your quest for high-quality, aligned instructional materials.

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5 Keys to Successful Consensus When Selecting New Curricula

A school district uses consensus protocols to overcome divisions when selecting new materials.

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3 Ways to Leverage Professional Learning During Curriculum Adoption

Check out these three guidelines to follow to ensure instructional materials are standards-aligned, educator voice is effectively harnessed, and teachers are supported in using the materials to best meet the needs of all students.

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3 Ways a Small District Can Harness the Power of EdReports

Educator Jennifer Johnson offers advice to small school districts about how to use EdReports reviews to increase capacity and adopt high-quality instructional materials.

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High-Quality Materials Empower and Support Teachers

High school English teacher Jodi Hufendick discusses the importance of teacher voice in the EdReports review process and why educator reviews are so vital to student learning.

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Building Capacity and Consensus Through a Teacher-Led Materials Adoption

Read about the challenges Newport-Mesa Unified School district faced, the important steps they took to ensure success, and the role EdReports played in their journey of instructional materials adoption.

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Watch: Students are Our Future

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Teacher leader, EdReports board member, and advocate for students, Lauren Stuart, speaks to how our commitment to equity today will impact our collective future.

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Watch: EdReports Empowers Educators

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Educator Carolyn Glicklich discusses how EdReports empowers the voices and expertise of educators to ensure all students have access to high-quality instructional materials.

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Watch: Great Materials are Out There

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Educator Adrianne Sublett talks about how EdReports.org supports teachers and high-quality instruction for all students.

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Watch: Educators Working Together for a Common Goal

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Learn more about how educators are working together with EdReports to ensure all students have access to high-quality instructional materials.

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Watch: With High-Quality Instructional Materials, the Sky’s the Limit

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EdReports.org Board Member, Audra McPhillips, discusses the importance of passionate educators and high-quality materials in the lives of students across the country.

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Watch: Curriculum, Leadership, and Education

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As part of our White Board Wisdom series on the power of high-quality instructional materials, educators sound off on what educator leadership means to them.

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Watch: Instructional Materials Matter for Equity

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Educator Dr. Cynthia Nicholson discusses her thoughts about education as the great equalizer and the role instructional materials play in the effort.

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Watch: Materials Matter Beyond the Classroom

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Educator Jenni Aberli talks about the importance of high-quality instructional materials in her own son’s life and how the materials he brings home are building his skills and shaping his future.

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Watch: What We Put in Front of Kids Has to Have Meaning

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Elementary school teacher Donald Nicolas shares his thoughts on how curriculum and materials are impacting his students.

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Watch: High-Quality Materials Inspire Students

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Educator and EdReports reviewer Steve Lebel shares why high-quality materials allow for coherence and rigorous learning so students are engaged.

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Watch: Educator Voice Matters

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High school teacher and EdReports reviewer Arthur Everett talks about the power of teacher voice when selecting new instructional materials.

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Watch: All Students Deserve a Quality Education

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Educator and EdReports reviewer Christina Daugherty talks about the importance of instructional materials and why equity in education is so important.

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3 Tips to Getting School Started Right

Educator Adrianne Sublett offers 3 tips on how teachers can be prepared for the school year from day one.

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EdReports Reviews of K-2 ELA Materials Reveal a Range in Alignment, Quality

First round results of English Language Arts reviews for grades K-2 are mixed: 2 of 6 instructional materials series fully met alignment criteria for all grades reviewed.

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How to Make the Most of Your ELA Materials

Use this guide to analyze how well your ELA materials are aligned to standards and what adjustments to consider to ensure all students have access to high-quality materials.

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How to Make the Most of Your Math Materials

Use this guide to analyze how well your math materials align to standards and what adjustments to consider to ensure all students have access to high-quality materials.

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How to Use EdReports Reviews to Support an Educator-Led Adoption Process

Read one superintendents' story about using free EdReports reviews to improve his district's selection process.

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5 Ways to Make your Curriculum Work for You

Teacher Bethany Lockhart shares her experiences with high-quality materials and how they transformed her approach to teaching.

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EdReports Reviews Find Some ELA Textbooks Better Meet Criteria for Alignment to the Common Core State Standards Than Others

EdReports announces the results of its first round of English Language Arts reviews.

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Why I Review: EdReports Provides a Golden Opportunity

Educator Steve Helton discusses his experience as an EdReports reviewer and why high-quality materials are important for teacher support and student learning.

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3 Ways to Ensure EdReports Reviews Support You

Educator Jeff Crawford shares how being an EdReports content reviewer helps him "pay it forward" in his district and nationwide.

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Board of Directors Approves Refinements to EdReports Tool and Reporting Visuals

Based on educator and publisher feedback, EdReports Board of Directors approves refinements to review tool, methodology and reporting protocol.

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Statement in response to NCTM and NCSM’s public criticism of EdReports.org

Read EdReports' response to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.

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First Ever Free Consumer Reports-Style Review of Instructional Materials Released

EdReports educators determine which math textbooks meet criteria for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

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