Resources
Explore our articles, case studies, and other thought-provoking resources to deepen your understanding of K-12 education in the US.
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…
Jobs to Be Done Theory
This resource introduces a practical framework for identifying the core “jobs” supplemental tools are hired to do—helping education leaders evaluate products based on the instructional…
July 11, 2025: Shifting Federal Funding Landscape
This week's Market Insights focuses on the shifting federal funding landscape and what it means for state and district leaders—highlighting key analyses, peer reflections, and…
June 20, 2025: Making the Hard Choices Work Harder
This week's Market Insights is about making the hard choices work harder when it comes to coherent curriculum decision-making amidst budgeting constraints and uncertain times.
June 6, 2025: Less Noise, More Coherence: Rethinking Your Instructional Ecosystem
This week's Market Insights explores the theme of Less Noise, More Coherence: Rethinking Your Instructional Ecosystem.
May 23, 2025: Aligning Core and Supplemental Materials for Student Success
This week's Market Insights examines aligning core and supplemental materials for student success.
May 9, 2025: Making Sense: Coherence in a Crowded Curriculum Landscape
This week's Market Insights is about making sense of instructional coherence in a crowded curriculum landscape.
