EdVoices
All students deserve access to a high-quality curriculum. In our EdVoices podcast series, we chat with educators about the availability, adoption, and use of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials and why they're so crucial for student learning.
Episodes
15 episodes
What We Learned from Teacher-Led Curriculum Reviews
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 socia...
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Episode 15
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46:51
Data Dive: The Curriculum Support Teachers Need
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. ...
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Episode 14
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43:25
Why EdReports is reviewing Pre-K Curriculum + What’s Next
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 d...
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Episode 13
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15:56
How Family Engagement and HQIM Benefit Teachers, Students, and Caregivers
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:
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Episode 12
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24:53
Why We Updated the Way We Review Foundational Skills Materials
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 learn...
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Episode 11
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37:03
EdReports Curriculum Reviewer Spotlight: Math Educator Dr. Myeisha Phillips
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 teacher...
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Episode 10
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20:34
EdReports Curriculum Reviewer Spotlight: Math Educator Jonathan Regino
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...
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Episode 9
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19:11
EdReports Curriculum Reviewer Spotlight: Science Educator Therese Arsenault
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: ...
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Episode 8
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19:06
How to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process
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 fo...
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Episode 7
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20:40
4 Ways to Elevate Cultural Responsiveness in a Materials Adoption
Dr. Jessica Faith Carter offers districts best practices for prioritizing cultural responsiveness when selecting new materials.Resources:
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Episode 6
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21:06
5 Ways to Know if Your Child is Using a Quality Early Literacy Curriculum
Veteran educator Jamilah Hicks offers recommendations for families and caregivers navigating materials that students are using to learn to read. Related resources:
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Episode 5
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18:42
My District Needs New Materials. Now What?
Educators Dr. Shontoria Walker Shannah Estep and share recommendations for districts on how to set themselves up for success as they begin their materials adoption process. Related resources: https://www.edreports....
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Episode 4
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35:25
How to Use EdReports High School Science Reviews in Your Selection Process
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 in...
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Episode 3
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20:45
How to Help High School Science Teachers Get Better Curriculum
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....
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Episode 2
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17:13
How Can Families Join the Curriculum Conversation? | EdVoices Podcast - EdReports
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.Chec...
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Episode 1
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