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

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

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.

Diving Into the State of the Instructional Materials Market
Webinars & Trainings

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.

Local Needs Matter When Selecting a Quality Math Curriculum
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Local Needs Matter When Selecting a Quality Math Curriculum

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.

3 Best Practices for Engaging Publishers When Selecting New Curricula
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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.

5 Ways Quality Curricula Can Support English Language Learners
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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.

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

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

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.

Why Materials Matter to Me: With Science Curriculum Expert Melody Hawkins
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Why Materials Matter to Me: With Science Curriculum Expert Melody Hawkins

EdReports reviewer Melody Hawkins on her journey in education, what makes science curriculum high quality, and the importance of representation in materials.

3 Ways to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process
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3 Ways to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process

Educator Margaret Overbagh-Feld offers best practices to districts for elevating multilingual learners when selecting and implementing new materials.

Why Materials Matter to Me: With Math Curriculum Expert Leah Dix, Ph.D.
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Why Materials Matter to Me: With Math Curriculum Expert Leah Dix, Ph.D.

EdReports reviewer Leah Dix, Ph.D., on her journey in education, what makes instructional materials high quality, and reviewing high school math curriculum.