Instructional Materials for Teachers

Why Teachers Don’t Use the High-Quality Instructional Materials They’re Given

An increasing number of districts across America are rightly procuring so-called high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for use in their schools. These English Language Arts and math materials ...

EdSource

The right instructional materials in math can make all the difference for English learners

I remember the day in ninth grade algebra when I asked my math teacher the question most students ask: When would I ever use y=mx+b in my “real life?” He did not provide a compelling answer. Like many ...

EdSurge

Why Do High-Quality Instructional Materials Matter?

In U.S. schools, teachers bear a significant responsibility for shaping what and how students learn. Often, they invest significant effort in researching and developing their own instructional ...

EdSource

We’re not giving teachers what they need to support their English learners

This is a critical moment for education in California. After years of attempting to educate students during a pandemic, districts across California are facing unprecedented teacher shortages and ...

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RAND Reports Reveal Pre-K Teacher Perspectives on Instructional Materials, Pay, and Technology--Including First National Insights on Generative AI Use

Strong pre-K programs give children the foundational skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond, setting them up for long-term academic success. "This research gives voice to pre-K teachers ...

KQED

Many Math Teachers Cobble Together Their Own Instructional Materials, a Survey Finds

Writing lesson plans has traditionally been a big part of a teacher’s job. But this doesn’t mean they should be starting from a blank slate. Ideally, teachers are supposed to base their lessons on the ...

Education Week

Why Most Teachers Mix and Match Curricula—Even When They Have a ‘High-Quality’ Option

Teachers are more likely to be using high-quality curriculum materials than they were five years ago. But many are still using older materials or other supplements, too, a new survey shows. In fact, ...

The Hechinger Report

PROOF POINTS: Many high school math teachers cobble together their own instructional materials from the internet and elsewhere, a survey finds

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Writing lesson ...

Killeen Daily Herald

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