Market Signals
Insights and analysis about the latest in the K-12 education market.
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…
Unlocking Instructional Coherence Through Curriculum Insights
Discover how curriculum choices shape instructional coherence and influence student success. Learn how core and supplemental materials can work together to create aligned learning experiences—and…
Access to Opportunity: Using Data to Transform Instructional Decision-Making
Access to reliable data on instructional materials is crucial for transforming education and closing opportunity gaps. In this blog, CEMD Executive Director Lora Kaiser explores…
Multilingual Learners and Math: Analyzing Access to High-Quality Core Curricula
This blog analyzes elementary math core curriculum selection trends for the growing population of multilingual learners (MLLs) in the United States.
Beyond Siloed Solutions: A Collaborative Approach to Building a Cohesive Math Learning Ecosystem
Inspired by the findings of our latest market report, education consultant, Molly Minnick Depasquale, explores the growing role of K-5 supplemental math materials and the…
Preparing for Success: How One District is Building a Foundation for HQIM Implementation
Teaching, Learning and Instructional Leadership Collaborative (TLILC) co-founders, John Drake and Jody Guarino, share how TLILC is working with Tustin Unified School District to proactively…
