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All students deserve access to a high-quality curriculum. In our EdVoices podcast series, we chat with educators about the availability, adoption, and use of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials and why they're so crucial for student learning.

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How to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process

How to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process

EdReports multilingual learner lead, Margaret Overbagh-Feld, offers districts best practices for multilingual learners when selecting and implementing new materials.Resources:What I Learned From Teaching English Language Learners for 30 Yearshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/what-i-learned-from-teaching-english-language-learners-for-30-years5 Ways Quality Curricula Can Support English Language Learnershttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/4-ways-quality-curricula-can-support-english-language-learnersWatch: “I wanted to be the teacher I needed.”https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/watch-i-wanted-to-be-the-teacher-i-neededBuilding a Foundation for Multilingual Learners in California with High-Quality Instructional Materialshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/building-a-foundation-for-multilingual-learners-in-california-with-high-quality-instructional-materialsCalifornia Curriculum Collaborative: Supporting California English Learners in Instructional Materialshttps://calcurriculum.org/resource/supporting-california-english-learners-in-instructional-material/English Learners Success Forum – Content Guidelineshttps://www.elsuccessforum.org/ela-guidelinesEnglish Learners Success Forum – A How-to Guide for Content Developershttps://www.elsuccessforum.org/resources/a-how-to-guide-for-content-developersSelecting for Quality: 6 Key Adoption Stepshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/adoption-stepsEdReports Serviceshttps://www.edreports.org/about/servicesThe Nation’s English-Learner Population Has Surged: 3 Things to Knowhttps://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-nations-english-learner-population-has-surged-3-things-to-know/2020/02Overlooked: How Teacher Training Falls Short for English-Learners and Students With IEPshttps://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/overlooked-how-teacher-training-falls-short-for-english-learners-and-students-with-ieps/2019/05National Education Association: English language learnersThe English Learner Population Is Growing. Is Teacher Training Keeping Pace?https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-english-learner-population-is-growing-is-teacher-training-keeping-pace/2023/02-----Connect with EdReports on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReportsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorgTwitter: https://twitter.com/edreports-----Are your instructional materials high-quality? Read our free reports and compare instructional materials: https://www.edreports.org/reports

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How to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process

How to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process

EdReports multilingual learner lead, Margaret Overbagh-Feld, offers districts best practices for multilingual learners when selecting and implementing new materials.Resources:What I Learned From Teaching English Language Learners for 30 Yearshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/what-i-learned-from-teaching-english-language-learners-for-30-years5 Ways Quality Curricula Can Support English Language Learnershttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/4-ways-quality-curricula-can-support-english-language-learnersWatch: “I wanted to be the teacher I needed.”https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/watch-i-wanted-to-be-the-teacher-i-neededBuilding a Foundation for Multilingual Learners in California with High-Quality Instructional Materialshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/building-a-foundation-for-multilingual-learners-in-california-with-high-quality-instructional-materialsCalifornia Curriculum Collaborative: Supporting California English Learners in Instructional Materialshttps://calcurriculum.org/resource/supporting-california-english-learners-in-instructional-material/English Learners Success Forum – Content Guidelineshttps://www.elsuccessforum.org/ela-guidelinesEnglish Learners Success Forum – A How-to Guide for Content Developershttps://www.elsuccessforum.org/resources/a-how-to-guide-for-content-developersSelecting for Quality: 6 Key Adoption Stepshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/adoption-stepsEdReports Serviceshttps://www.edreports.org/about/servicesThe Nation’s English-Learner Population Has Surged: 3 Things to Knowhttps://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-nations-english-learner-population-has-surged-3-things-to-know/2020/02Overlooked: How Teacher Training Falls Short for English-Learners and Students With IEPshttps://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/overlooked-how-teacher-training-falls-short-for-english-learners-and-students-with-ieps/2019/05National Education Association: English language learnersThe English Learner Population Is Growing. Is Teacher Training Keeping Pace?https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-english-learner-population-is-growing-is-teacher-training-keeping-pace/2023/02-----Connect with EdReports on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReportsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorgTwitter: https://twitter.com/edreports-----Are your instructional materials high-quality? Read our free reports and compare instructional materials: https://www.edreports.org/reports

4 Ways to Elevate Cultural Responsiveness in a Materials Adoption

4 Ways to Elevate Cultural Responsiveness in a Materials Adoption

Dr. Jessica Faith Carter offers districts best practices for prioritizing cultural responsiveness when selecting new materials.Resources:Evaluating Materials for Culturally Responsive Practices: A Landscape AnalysisHonoring Origins and Helping Students SucceedHow to Prioritize Cultural Responsiveness in Curriculum ReviewRedefining Engagement: How Baltimore City Public Schools Transformed its Approach to Adopting Instructional Materials

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

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

Veteran educator Jamilah Hicks offers recommendations for families and caregivers navigating materials that students are using to learn to read. Related resources:https://gobeyondgrades.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Science-of-Reading-BTS-.pdfhttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/watch-how-can-families-join-the-curriculum-conversationhttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/data-snapshot-k-12-english-language-arts-materialshttps://www.nationsreportcard.gov/reading/nation/achievement/?grade=4https://edreports.org/resources/article/why-students-need-ela-foundational-skills-in-grades-3-5https://edreports.org/resources/article/edreports-application-of-the-components-of-the-reading-processhttps://edreports.org/resources/article/foundational-skills-materials-should-i-supplement-----Connect with EdReports on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReportsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorg-----Are your instructional materials high-quality? Read our free reports and compare instructional materials: https://www.edreports.org/reports

My District Needs New Materials. Now What?

My District Needs New Materials. Now What?

Educators Dr. Shontoria Walker Shannah Estep and share recommendations for districts on how to set themselves up for success as they begin their materials adoption process. Related resources: https://www.edreports.org/resources/adoption-stepshttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/materials-adoption-101-engage-educators-upfronthttps://www.edreports.org/resources/article/data-collection-tool-a-resource-to-support-your-materials-adoption-processhttps://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Report5.pdf-----Connect with EdReports on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReportsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorgTwitter: https://twitter.com/edreports-----Are your instructional materials high-quality? Read our free reports and compare instructional materials: https://www.edreports.org/reports

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

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

EdReports Director of Science Sam Shaw discusses how quality high school science materials combined with supports for teachers can help improve student learning. With new high school science reports available, we offer recommendations for incorporating these reviews into district selection processes to help ensure teachers and students have access to the resources they need.Related Resources:Data Snapshot: Science Instructional Materials (2022) The Elements: Transforming Teaching through Curriculum-Based Professional LearningK–12 Science Education in the United States A Landscape Study for Improving the FieldK-12 Science Market and STEM Outlook Report

How to Help High School Science Teachers Get Better Curriculum

How to Help High School Science Teachers Get Better Curriculum

Science educator Shannon Wachowski discusses how EdReports’ reviews of high school science programs can support educators.Additional resources:Data Snapshot: Science Instructional Materials (2022) https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/data-snapshot-k-12-science-instructional-materials-2022The Elements: Transforming Teaching through Curriculum-Based Professional Learninghttps://www.carnegie.org/our-work/article/elements-transforming-teaching-through-curriculum-based-professional-learning/K–12 Science Education in the United States A Landscape Study for Improving the Fieldhttps://media.carnegie.org/filer_public/81/31/81315c4d-4fb3-4fd0-a20e-865531aac9e4/science_landscape_report_013123.pdf-----Connect with EdReports on social mediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/edreportsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReportsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorg-----Are your instructional materials high-quality? Read our free reports and compare instructional materials: https://www.edreports.org/reports

How Can Families Join the Curriculum Conversation? | EdVoices Podcast - EdReports

How Can Families Join the Curriculum Conversation? | EdVoices Podcast - EdReports

In this debut episode of our new EdVoices podcast, EdReports’ Chief Strategy Officer Lauren Weisskirk explains why engaging with instructional materials is such a powerful way for families and caregivers to support student learning.Check out these related resources to learn more:4 Ways Families Can Join the Instructional Materials ConversationWhat the Pandemic Taught Us about Families, Curriculum, and Student Learning5 Ways to Engage Families Around Student Learning (and why you should!)3 Questions Parents Can Ask About Instructional MaterialsCPRL: Pandemic Learning Reveals the Value of High-Quality Instructional Materials to Educator-Family-Student Partnerships (PDF)-----Connect with EdReports on social mediaTwitter: @edreportsFacebook: EdReportsLinkedIn: company/edreportsInstagram: edreportsorg-----Are your instructional materials high-quality? Read our free reports and compare instructional materials: https://www.edreports.org/reports