Market Signals
Insights and analysis about the latest in the K-12 education market.
Building District Readiness for Curriculum Adoption: Insights From Fresno County
Fresno County’s math curriculum adoption work shows how county offices can build district readiness by coordinating expertise, sequencing learning, and centralizing information before publisher engagement.…
Using ELSF’s Math Must-Haves to Guide District Curriculum Decisions
As California districts begin a major cycle of math curriculum adoption, the English Learners’ Success Forum introduces the Math Must-Haves—a set of equity-centered criteria to…
Making Sense of Illustrative Mathematics: A District Leader’s Guide
Illustrative Mathematics is used by districts nationwide, serving more than 5.3 million students, according to CEMD’s 2024–25 research. Because IM is available through multiple product…
Relentless Learning in Tustin USD
CEMD met with Tustin Unified and OCDE leaders to see how they’re using California’s new math adoption to rebuild a shared vision for high-quality instruction—before…
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…
