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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 1d

EdReports CEO Eric Hirsch spoke with EdWeek Market Brief about why he’s leaving the organization, what’s next for him, and the important lessons he’s learned over the past decade in the CEO role. marketbrief.edweek.org/strategy-ope...

Why the Longtime CEO of EdReports Says He's Stepping Down in 2026

Eric Hirsch will leave the position he's held for more than a decade in June, the nonprofit announced.

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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · 6d

Eric Hirsch, who helped change the way school districts and parents think about curriculum, will step down as CEO of @edreports.bsky.social next year

Eric Hirsch, EdReports’ Founding CEO, to Step Down

The next decade, one expert said, should consider the role of AI in curriculum and making materials more useful.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 6d

Big news at EdReports: After more than a decade of building and leading our work, Eric Hirsch will step down as CEO in 2026.

We’re grateful for his vision — and proud of where EdReports is headed next. www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

Quote from EdReports CEO Eric Hirsch: "Leading EdReports has been the journey of a lifetime. I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together — and I'm committed to doing everything I can in the months ahead to support the next CEO and ensure a strong start for EdReports' next chapter."

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 8d

"Curriculum alone is not enough. Districts must have a comprehensive, strategic adoption process to ensure every student benefits from excellent teaching and learning."
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#edusky

Why curriculum alone is not enough

From my experiences supporting districts to choose and use high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), I’ve seen that curriculum selection often breaks down where it matters the most: in classrooms. ...

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 9d

Failing to carefully support and manage a new curriculum in its early stages may lead to challenges downstream. Here’s how to avoid these common mistakes in the implementation phase. districtadministration.com/article/avoi...

Avoid these mishaps when implementing new curriculum

Leaders must prioritize support in the early stages of curriculum implementation to avoid common "downstream" problems.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 14d

What can school districts do to strengthen their approach to #curriculumadoption and implementation?

Check out our recommendations here 👇
www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

4 Steps to Get More From Curriculum Adoption - EdReports

To improve curriculum adoption, prioritize strong foundations, comprehensive planning, authentic educator engagement, and strategic external support.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 16d

Without strong foundations in a #curriculum strategy, districts are more likely to face fractured decision-making, limited buy-in, and implementation struggles later.

Check out Beyond Selection: Rethinking How Districts Adopt Curriculum, a new study from EdReports & The Decision Lab bit.ly/4gqycAz

Graphic about Beyond Selection: Rethinking How Districts Adopt Curriculum report from EdReports and The Decision Lab

EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 20d

"Strong intentions too often falter without early investments in planning and process design, leading to fractured decision-making, limited buy-in, and stalled implementation later on." fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
#curriculum #edusky #HQIM

Why curriculum alone is not enough

From my experiences supporting districts to choose and use high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), I’ve seen that curriculum selection often breaks down where it matters the most: in classrooms. ...

fordhaminstitute.org

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 22d

Underdeveloped early #curriculumadoption stages contribute to implementation challenges down the road, but districts can strengthen adoption by addressing foundational barriers, designing comprehensive approaches, and strategically leveraging expertise. www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

Beyond Selection: Rethinking How Districts Adopt Curriculum - EdReports

Survey insights reveal late-stage hurdles with early root causes in curriculum adoption—plus steps to strengthen materials selection for lasting student impact.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 27d

ICYMI: Our MLL reviews provide educators and leaders with evidence to ensure every student has access to the high-quality materials they deserve. www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

How Districts Can Use EdReports Multilingual Learner Reviews

EdReports’ dedicated MLL curriculum reviews help districts make stronger adoption decisions, promote equity, and better support multilingual learners.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 29d

The latest NAEP scores were released, showing a downward trend across the board.

With new challenges facing the education field every day, one key ingredient that can provide consistency toward improved outcomes is access to high-quality instructional materials.

www.nationsreportcard.gov

The Nation's Report Card

provides national results about students' performance; access to state and district results, data explorer, questions tool, item maps, and other NAEP resources

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · 29d

Have you noticed this new section when you're looking at #curriculum reviews on the EdReports website?

Learn how districts can use our multilingual learner reviews to make stronger adoption decisions, promote equity, and better support #multilinguallearners: www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Aug 19

#DidYouKnow Early #math proficiency is one of the strongest predictors of long-term academic achievement. That's why our reviews help districts and schools select materials that support deep conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and meaningful application. www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

3 Ways EdReports Reviews Support Strong Foundations in Math

How high-quality curriculum shapes early math learning, and how EdReports reviews illuminate strengths and gaps in K-5 math instructional materials.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Aug 5

We just released a new review of UFLI K-2 ELA. Learn more and share with your colleagues! edreports.org/reports/over... #cu#curriculumreviewu#curriculuma#materialsmatter

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Aug 4

TOMORROW! EdReports CEO Eric Hirsch will join experts from around the country for the Raising the Bar in Math: How School Boards Can Define and Support High-Quality Instructional Materials webinar.

Register to attend here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Raising the Bar in Math: How School Boards Can Define and Support High-Quality Instructional Materials . After registering, you will receive a confirmation ...

With U.S. students continuing to lag behind international peers in math achievement, school boards are uniquely positioned to lead the charge toward academic excellence. Research shows that access to ...

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨Big news! We just released our first set of v2.0 reviews on a redesigned platform! Learn more and explore the new reviews: www.edreports.org/resources/ar...
#curriculum #instructionalmaterials #edusky

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jul 15

NEXT WEEK! Learn how states are building smarter, more supportive curriculum guidance—and what it means for quality, equity, and local control in a webinar featuring state leaders and experts.

Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: State of the State Lists: Methods, models, and myths about state curriculum support. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...

Join the Collaborative for Student Success for a practical, myth-busting conversation with leaders from Arkansas and Kentucky and experts from EdReports and Rivet Education. We’ll explore how states...

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jul 14

We received enough responses to fill all available spots, so we closed signups.

EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jul 10

We want to hear from you! Take our new survey to help us understand how you use EdReports and how we can improve our reports and resources, and receive a $20 gift card.

For curriculum decision makers:
www.research.net/r/8QZ6MQQ

For systems and partners:
www.research.net/r/8QBVQTX

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jul 8

What is a state #curriculum list supposed to do? And what’s just noise?

Find out on July 22 in a myth-busting webinar featuring KY, AR, and Rivet Education.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jun 25

A new RAND survey finds that about half of K-12 teachers feel unprepared to teach multilingual learners and about two-thirds say they have a moderate or major need for more/better curriculum materials. (via @edweek.org)
Read more: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
#multilinguallearners #k12education

Teachers Aren't Prepared or Equipped to Teach English Learners, Survey Finds

A new RAND Corp. study found that teachers working with English learners need more training and better materials.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jun 23

ICYMI: We've gathered the most common questions about our pre-K reviews into this FAQ. Check it out here: www.edreports.org/resources/ar...
#edusky #prek #curriculumreviews #materialsmatter

EdReports Pre-K Reviews: Frequently Asked Questions

Explore answers to common questions about EdReports pre-K curriculum reviews, including timelines, domains addressed by the reviews, and research foundations.

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jun 17

Why is EdReports launching #preK reviews? How are the pre-K review tools being developed? When will the first reports and the review tools be published? 🤔

We're answering your questions about EdReports pre-K reviews in our new FAQ: www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jun 10

We're partnering with The Decision Lab to better understand how educators use our free reviews—and how we can make them even more useful.

Join a 60-minute virtual focus group and receive a $50 gift card. Space is limited, and we'd love to hear your perspective!

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EdReports User Experience Focus Group

Thank you for your interest in participating in our focus group. During the session, we will be discussing your experiences and expectations of EdReports' free reports. Your input is valuable to us an...

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EdReports @edreports.bsky.social · Jun 3

ICYMI: We just released comprehensive criteria for evaluating pre-K curricula. Learn more about how we're applying our trusted evaluation to early learning and helping to address the urgent demand for quality materials. www.edreports.org/resources/ar...

EdReports Expands Mission with First-Ever Pre-K Curriculum Review Criteria

Nationally recognized curriculum watchdog brings trusted evaluation to early learning, answering urgent demand for quality materials.

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