EdVoices

What happens when teachers don't have trustworthy info about the quality of their materials? That's what it was like 15 years ago before EdReports.  Since the launch of our initial reviews, we've evolved a lot. With our new 2.0 review criteria, we now look for even more indicators of quality, including supports for multilingual learners.  In our latest EdVoices podcast episode, EdRe...

EdReports Chief Academic Officer Courtney Allison joins the EdVoices podcast to give us an overview of EdReports curriculum reviews. What’s in an EdReports review? How have the review criteria changed over the years? What is the right way for districts and educators to use the reviews to help them select and implement the best instructional materials for their students? We dive into all this and m...

In this episode of EdVoices, we sit down with Jenni Aberli, an educational program specialist with 30 years of experience in education and a long-time EdReports reviewer. Jenni shares her journey from rural classroom teacher to district-level ELA curriculum specialist, offering valuable insights on the importance of properly vetted instructional materials, how to support teachers in implementing a...

Eric Hirsch, executive director of EdReports, discusses the big wins and lessons learned in 2024 and what we’re looking forward to in the future of EdReports.  ----- Connect with EdReports on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReports LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorg Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edreportsorg...

Rebecca Kockler, former Assistant Superintendent of Academics at the Louisiana Department of Education and Eric Hirsch, Executive Director of EdReports discuss lessons they learned from curriculum reviews. Connect with EdReports on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdReports LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edreports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edreportsorg Threads...

Evan Stone, co-founder of Educators for Excellence, and Eric Hirsch, executive director of EdReports, discuss the importance of centering and supporting educators in the selection and implementation of high quality instructional materials.  Related resources:  Voices from the Classroom 2024: A Survey of America’s Educators State of the Instructional Materials Market: Use of Aligned Materials in 20...

EdReports director of Pre-K, Shana Weldon discusses the organization’s expansion into reviewing pre-K materials, and shares more about how and why we’ll be providing free, by-educator reports to help preschool educators get the materials they deserve.  Related resources:  EdReports Expands Curriculum Reviews to Pre-K EdReports to Expand Its Free Reviews to Pre-K Curriculum A New Vision for High-Qu...

Megan Lorio and Elisabeth O’Bryon of Family Engagement Lab share tips and insights on how districts, teachers, and caregivers can unite around high-quality materials to help every student thrive. Related resources: Watch: 5 Ways to Know if Your Child is Using a Quality Early Literacy Curriculum 5 Ways to Engage Families Around Student Learning (and why you should!) What the Pandemic Taught Us abou...

Early literacy educators Stephanie Stephens and Erin Marshman dive into updates to EdReports foundational skills review tools, what the field can learn from our recent report releases, and why quality materials are so crucial for students learning to read. Related Resources: 3 Key Updates to EdReports’ K–2 ELA Foundational Skills Reviews EdReports Launches New ELA K–2 Foundational Skills Curriculu...

Math educator Jonathan Regino discusses how reviewing for EdReports shaped his views about the power of instructional materials and the importance of supporting teachers with the resources they need to help students thrive. Related Resources: From the Classroom to Central Office: What I’ve Learned About Curriculum Adoption Data Snapshot: K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials SPOTLIGHT: How Do S...

Math educator Dr. Myeisha talks about how independent information about the quality of instructional materials can support educators in making the best decisions for their communities and the ways aligned programs are so valuable to new teachers. Related Resources:  Data Snapshot: K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials SPOTLIGHT: How Do Students Engage With Mathematics in the Classroom? Why Mate...

EdReports reviewer, Therese Arsenault, shares her perspectives on why it’s so important for science teachers to have access to high-quality instructional materials and a voice in the adoption process. Related resources:  The State of K-12 Science Curriculum Watch: How to Use EdReports High School Science Reviews in Your Selection Process EdReports Launches Inaugural Reviews of High School Science...

EdReports multilingual learner lead, Margaret Overbagh-Feld, offers districts best practices for multilingual learners when selecting and implementing new materials. Resources: What I Learned From Teaching English Language Learners for 30 Years https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/what-i-learned-from-teaching-english-language-learners-for-30-years 5 Ways Quality Curricula Can Support Englis...

Dr. Jessica Faith Carter offers districts best practices for prioritizing cultural responsiveness when selecting new materials. Resources: Evaluating Materials for Culturally Responsive Practices: A Landscape Analysis Honoring Origins and Helping Students Succeed How to Prioritize Cultural Responsiveness in Curriculum Review Redefining Engagement: How Baltimore City Public Schools Transformed its...

Veteran educator Jamilah Hicks offers recommendations for families and caregivers navigating materials that students are using to learn to read.  Related resources: https://gobeyondgrades.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Science-of-Reading-BTS-.pdf https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/watch-how-can-families-join-the-curriculum-conversation https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/data-snap...

Educators Dr. Shontoria Walker and Shannah Estep share recommendations for districts on how to set themselves up for success as they begin their materials adoption process.  Related resources:  https://www.edreports.org/resources/adoption-steps https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/materials-adoption-101-engage-educators-upfront https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/data-collection-too...

EdReports Director of Science Sam Shaw discusses how quality high school science materials combined with supports for teachers can help improve student learning. With new high school science reports available, we offer recommendations for incorporating these reviews into district selection processes to help ensure teachers and students have access to the resources they need. Related Resources: Dat...

Science educator Shannon Wachowski discusses how EdReports’ reviews of high school science programs can support educators. Additional resources: Data Snapshot: Science Instructional Materials (2022)  https://www.edreports.org/resources/article/data-snapshot-k-12-science-instructional-materials-2022 The Elements: Transforming Teaching through Curriculum-Based Professional Learning https://www.carne...

In this debut episode of our new EdVoices podcast, EdReports’ Chief Strategy Officer Lauren Weisskirk explains why engaging with instructional materials is such a powerful way for families and caregivers to support student learning. Check out these related resources to learn more: 4 Ways Families Can Join the Instructional Materials Conversation What the Pandemic Taught Us about Families, Curricul...