Resources
Explore our articles, case studies, and other thought-provoking resources to deepen your understanding of K-12 education in the US.
13,000 Districts, 13,000 Realities: What Numbers Reveal
No two school districts look alike. Explore how geography, size, and student needs combine to create 13,000 unique realities across America’s public education landscape.
California Math: High School Curriculum Trends
An analysis of math curriculum access in California high schools, highlighting adoption trends, persistent inequities, and what’s at stake as districts prepare for the 2025…
California Math: Materials Access for K–8 Students
A statewide look at how California’s elementary and middle school students are experiencing access to math materials in the lead-up to the 2025 adoption. This…
Who Gets Access to Quality? Mapping California’s Math Curriculum Across K–12
California’s 2025 math adoption comes at a decisive moment for the state’s 5.5 million students. This hub features a series of reports, briefs, and blogs…
California’s Curriculum Moment: How Districts Are Preparing for the 2025 Math Adoption
California is entering its first math curriculum adoption since 2014—an inflection point that carries both statewide and national significance. With over 900 districts, the state’s…
The Role of Foundational Skills: How Districts Are Expanding Support for Early Literacy
About one in four districts are layering foundational skills products on top of their ELA core. This brief explores why districts supplement, when it adds…
The Hidden Complexity of ELA: What Curriculum Combinations Reveal About District Practice
Nearly half of districts report using more than one ELA program. This brief examines the implications of curriculum combinations – both strategic and improvised –…
Signals of Change: Tracking District Shifts Toward High-Quality ELA Materials
Districts are making more intentional curriculum decisions—and the data shows it. This brief explores how ELA adoption patterns are shifting away from lower-rated materials and…
ELA Decision Trends: What District Choices Reveal About Curriculum, Coherence, and Quality
As the push for stronger literacy outcomes accelerates, districts are navigating a crowded and complex ELA marketplace. This three-part series unpacks national K–5 curriculum trends—what’s…
