Learning List

Helping educators choose and use instructional materials more effectively.
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New Curriculum Review: BCBS Biology
"The consistent integration of scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and inquiry-based activities ensures students are actively engaged."
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Over the years, Learning List has assisted hundreds of districts in planning and running K-12 curriculum adoptions. As a result, we have observed many “what to do’s” and “what not to do’s.”

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Happy Friday ~ Hope your school year is off to a great start!

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The phrase “aligned to standards” means different things to different people. When reviewing an instructional material, we use the definitions and criterion educators most commonly use. 
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[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

You will be the difference maker this year for your students!

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4 Steps For Overcoming Curriculum Chaos

"Having too many instructional materials can be as challenging as not having enough materials."

Read the blog here: https://t.co/PPsGWuRUKl

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"When purchasing supplemental materials, how much weight should you give to the alignment percentage?"
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This. ❤️

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Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!
July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and has been a federal holiday since 1941.

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The first two items on this list are so important:

(1) Articulate the need
(2) Define the non-negotiables

Do all stakeholders understand the need for new instructional materials? Is there a list of non-negotiables to frame the process?

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"Professional educators need to unpack the standards, search for vertical alignment, discuss how students will be assessed each nine weeks, and establish a timeline to review the success stories and barriers to implementing the new standards. "

[Dr. Steven Weber @curriculumblog]

Creating a Coherent Curriculum https://t.co/Xl7bivMxgD via @ASCD #edchat #curriculum

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"Developing a rubric from scratch can be daunting." Read this blog for tips on creating or customizing a rubric to reflect a district’s priorities and state standards.
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Is your district or campus selecting new supplemental materials to support instruction? If so, check out the suggested review process in this blog.
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Memorial Day is a time to remember, recognize and honor Americans whose sacrifices helped strengthen our Nation. Thank you!

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As the exhaustion of the end of school falls upon you remember, "The influence of a great teacher can never be erased." Thank you teachers!

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Are your instructional materials supporting your district curriculum and student success?

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"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." - Brad Henry

Show your appreciation for teachers this week and all year long!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek

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Calling all instructional materials coordinators! IMCAT is excited to announce the 2024 Summer Institute session topics. Explore the schedule, and then secure your spot at the Summer Institute, online June 12–13: https://t.co/k04hBRKP9H

[George Couros @gcouros]

"What if, instead, we believe the capacity is already there, and rather than focusing on building it, we talk about supporting our teachers in accessing their full capacity."

@AllysonApsey on "Cultivating Talent" in #WhatMakesAGreatPrincipal

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Lean on each other 💙

#teacherlife #edutwitter