Market Signals
Insights and analysis about the latest in the K-12 education market.
California Releases New Recommended Math Instructional Materials List
California just released its first recommended math instructional materials list in a decade, with notable shifts toward newer, high-quality, standards-aligned options. This blog spotlights what…
Who Gets Access to Quality: Webinar Panel Recap
Explore insights from the “Who Gets Access to Quality?” webinar with leaders from UnboundEd, ELSF, OCDE, and Rivet Education, offering guidance to help California districts…
California’s New Math Instructional Materials List: Five Ways District Leaders Can Turn Selection Into Success
California has released its first approved math materials list in a decade—but a list alone won’t deliver better outcomes. This piece outlines five practical moves…
Curriculum Adoption as a Hinge-Point for Systemwide Transformation: Observations from Laguna Beach Unified School District
This piece highlights how Laguna Beach Unified School District reimagined curriculum adoption as a catalyst for systemwide change—using the process to center student experience, empower…
The Impact of State Adoptions
State adoption cycles strongly shape what instructional materials districts use. This blog highlights how the timing of adoptions is the clearest predictor of whether students…
Building Coherence: What State Leaders Can Do
This blog outlines how state education leaders can strengthen instructional coherence by aligning systems, leveraging HQIM, and learning from national examples. Drawing on new guidance…
ASU+GSV 2025 Panel Recap
Explore highlights from CEMD’s ASU+GSV panel on how state leaders are using curriculum data to drive smarter instructional decisions. This Q&A captures insights on coherence,…
Two Markets, One Classroom: How Core and Supplemental Materials Shape Student Learning
Core and supplemental materials follow different selection processes, often leading to misalignment in the classroom. Discover how districts can bridge the gap between these two…
The Road to Coherence: Ensuring Alignment Between Core and Supplemental Materials
Many districts rely on both core and supplemental materials, but misalignment can lead to fragmented learning experiences. Explore new data on instructional materials and learn…
