Resources
Explore our articles, case studies, and other thought-provoking resources to deepen your understanding of K-12 education in the US.
ASU+GSV 2025: Audience Q&A
Explore key takeaways from the ASU+GSV 2025 session, "The View From the Top: Leveraging State Data to Increase HQIM." This Q&A recap captures audience questions…
The Reality of Instructional Coherence: What Data on K-8 Math Choices Tell Us
This resource examines common assumptions about instructional coherence in K–8 math and highlights challenges districts face in aligning core and supplemental materials to support student…
Core and Supplemental Math Materials: Selection Trends Across K–12
Discover how districts select core and supplemental math materials across K–12. This resource highlights trends in vertical coherence, instructional alignment, and the challenges of maintaining…
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…
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our FAQ to learn more about CEMD’s work, including the approach to data collection, the criteria used to assess curriculum quality, and how school…
Beyond the Core: National Trends in District Selection of K–5 Supplemental Math Products
In this report, CEMD offers a detailed analysis of the supplemental math products that school districts in the United States are selecting for elementary education,…
