How States Are Creating Conditions for Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials in K-12 Classrooms: Findings from the 2021 American Instructional Resources Survey

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Bok · Engelsk · 2022

Annen tittel	How States Are Creating Conditions for Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials in K–12 Classrooms
Utgitt	RAND Corporation , 2022
Opplysninger	A growing body of evidence suggests that the use of instructional materials that are high quality, accompanied by professional learning supports, can improve student achievement. In this report, the authors discuss key policy strategies undertaken by a network of states (the High-Quality Instructional Materials [HQIM] and Professional Development Network, or IMPD Network). These strategies are focused on improving uptake and use of standards-aligned instructional materials for kindergarten through grade 12. The authors then share findings on standards-aligned curriculum material adoption, use, buy-in, and supports across the United States and among states in this network. Findings indicate that participation in the IMPD Network was closely related to higher rates of adoption and use of standards-aligned materials. Furthermore, the relationship between curriculum-specific professional learning and usage of standards-aligned materials was much stronger in districts where standards-aligned materials were already required or recommended. The report's findings imply that state networks have great potential for shifting teaching and learning at scale and that such networks can make those shifts through a variety of policy strategies. In addition, the findings suggest that implementation of district requirements or recommendations for standards-aligned materials is an important first step toward increased usage and supports for such materials at scale.