Curriculum Decisions Matter

CEMD data fuels the decisions that drive real, lasting change in education. By unlocking insights into curriculum choices, we empower leaders to improve outcomes for students through informed decision making.

DISTRICT LEADERS

We assist district leaders in making informed, data-driven decisions about curriculum selection and implementation by providing research and insights into peer district choices, enabling more efficient and effective adoption of HQIM.

STATE LEADERS

We support state leaders in understanding the curriculum decisions impacting their students and how reporting, coaching, and technical support can extend their capacity for change.

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Market Explorer

Research shows that curriculum significantly influences student success. Understanding what materials are in students’ hands allows the system to work more effectively for all. Yet, the lack of transparency in the K–12 curriculum market makes this challenging.

Our curriculum Market Explorer combines district curriculum selections with contextual information, revealing new insights and providing the data education leaders need to make informed decisions.

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Data Collection Insights

CEMD collects and analyzes curriculum adoption data from more than 2,600 school districts, covering almost 60% of all K-12 students in the US.

Our research includes:

• Core math, ELA, science, and social studies
• Supplemental resources
• Assessments
• Key district context, such as demographics and quality indicators

Through our data, we provide a clearer picture of how instructional materials shape learning experiences, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to HQIM.

The CEMD Impact Core

The CEMD Impact Core is a national subset of 934 large, diverse districts from across all 50 states, prioritizing urban communities.

The CEMD Equity Core

The CEMD Equity Core is a random sample of US districts that serve a majority non-white student population. This sample is nationally representative across a range of regional contexts (urban, rural, etc.) and district sizes.

The CEMD Impact Core

of all Black students

of all Latino students

of all Indigenous students

of all multilingual learners

of students experiencing poverty

CEMD School Year 2024-25 Data Collection

Real-Time Data for Real Student Impact

By analyzing the selection and use of HQIM over time, we uncover critical opportunities to strengthen instructional outcomes and track progress toward lasting improvement.

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Our Mission

Education is a public good, and it’s also a market with over $1 trillion in annual spending in the United States, with billions more in private and philanthropic investments.

However, there is little information or transparency about what instructional materials are selected — and by whom — leaving a gap in the K-12 education market regarding which students have access to high-quality materials.

CEMD is a non-profit organization committed to illuminating K-12 education market dynamics to ensure equitable educational outcomes for historically underserved students.

We do this through:

Rigorous research
Strategic partnerships
Advanced data analytics
Expert analysis of market factors

We aim to ensure all students have access to quality learning materials, creating a more transparent education market that truly meets their unique needs.

Use data to guide your curriculum and implementation journey.

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