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.
- Update frequency
- every 38 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
What Was the World Like Before Quality Curriculum Reviews? with Jessica Deas, EdReports Manager of Review & Partner Success
What happens when teachers don't have trustworthy info about the quality of their materials? That's what it was like 15 years ago before EdReports.
Since the launch of our initial reviews, we've evol…
The Truth About EdReports Curriculum Reviews with Chief Academic Officer Courtney Allison
EdReports Chief Academic Officer Courtney Allison joins the EdVoices podcast to give us an overview of EdReports curriculum reviews. What’s in an EdReports review? How have the review criteria change…
Evolving EdReports ELA Curriculum Reviews: Insights from Education Expert Jenni Aberli
In this episode of EdVoices, we sit down with Jenni Aberli, an educational program specialist with 30 years of experience in education and a long-time EdReports reviewer. Jenni shares her journey fro…
Reflections on 2024 and Looking to the Future of EdReports
Eric Hirsch, executive director of EdReports, discusses the big wins and lessons learned in 2024 and what we’re looking forward to in the future of EdReports.
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What We Learned from Teacher-Led Curriculum Reviews with Rebecca Kockler
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 re…
Data Dive: The Curriculum Support Teachers Need with Evan Stone
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 …
Why EdReports is reviewing Pre-K Curriculum + What’s Next with Shana Weldon
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…
How Family Engagement and HQIM Benefit Teachers, Students, and Caregivers with Megan Lorio and Elisabeth O’Bryon
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.
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Why We Updated the Way We Review Foundational Skills Materials with Stephanie Stephens and Erin Marshman
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 qualit…
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 al…
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 …
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…
How to Prioritize Multilingual Learners in Your Curriculum Adoption Process with Margaret Overbagh-Feld
EdReports multilingual learner lead, Margaret Overbagh-Feld, offers districts best practices for multilingual learners when selecting and implementing new materials.
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4 Ways to Elevate Cultural Responsiveness in a Materials Adoption with Dr. Jessica Faith Carter
Dr. Jessica Faith Carter offers districts best practices for prioritizing cultural responsiveness when selecting new materials.
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5 Ways to Know if Your Child is Using a Quality Early Literacy Curriculum with Jamilah Hicks
Veteran educator Jamilah Hicks offers recommendations for families and caregivers navigating materials that students are using to learn to read.
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My District Needs New Materials. Now What? with Dr. Shontoria Walker and Shannah Estep
Educators Dr. Shontoria Walker and Shannah Estep share recommendations for districts on how to set themselves up for success as they begin their materials adoption process.
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How to Use EdReports High School Science Reviews in Your Selection Process with Sam Shaw
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 …
How to Help High School Science Teachers Get Better Curriculum with Shannon Wachowski
Science educator Shannon Wachowski discusses how EdReports’ reviews of high school science programs can support educators.
Additional resources:
Data Snapshot: Science Instructional Materials (2022)
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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 caregi…