Resources
Explore our articles, case studies, and other thought-provoking resources to deepen your understanding of K-12 education in the US.
K–8 Math Materials Spotlight: Understanding the Landscape in Three Charts
Explore key insights into how districts choose and implement K–8 math materials. This resource examines the balance between core curricula and supplemental resources, highlighting challenges…
Instructional Coherence in Action: Insights and Opportunities
Explore insights on instructional coherence and discover how core and supplemental materials are shaping student learning experiences. Observe the trends, challenges, and opportunities to create…
March 21, 2025: Navigating a High-Stakes Selection Season
This week's Market Insights equips district leaders with reading resources for navigating a high-stakes curriculum selection season.
February 21, 2025: Leveraging High-Quality Data for Informed Decision-Making
This week's Market Insights discusses the importance of leveraging high-quality data for informed decision-making.
January 31, 2025: The Power of Instructional Materials Data
This week's Market Insights reflects on the power of instructional materials data to improve informed decision-making and student outcomes.
January 10, 2025: 2024 Year in Review
This week's Market Insights reflects on the growth, innovation, and impact at CEMD during 2024.
EducationWeek: Inside the Effort to Shed Light on Districts’ Curriculum Choices
Decisions about curriculum are often hyperlocal in U.S. schools. Individual districts usually have a lot of leeway to choose what materials they adopt. Teachers in…
K–8 Math Curriculum Quality: The State of District-Led Selection by Region 2024
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of regional differences in the adoption of K-8 core math curricula across the United States and offers insights to…
K–8 Math Curriculum Quality: The State of District-Led Selection 2024
This report explores year-over-year data on district-led selection of K-8 math curricula, highlighting a growing trend toward high-quality instructional materials, and underscores the importance of…
