Based on the National Academies’ 2024 high-quality curriculum report, A Guide to Selecting High-Quality Preschool Curriculum from EdSolutions translates a comprehensive body of research into practical guidance for understanding, selecting, and implementing high-quality preschool curriculum. It emphasizes that strong curriculum is more than a set of lessons or materials; it should be grounded in research and evidence, support learning across developmental and content areas, provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences, and respond to the strengths and needs of individual children.
The guide also provides a framework to help states, programs, and educators evaluate curriculum options based on the needs of the children, families, and educators they serve. Importantly, it recognizes that selecting strong materials is only part of the equation: effective implementation also requires professional learning, coaching, resources, and other supports that help educators put high-quality curriculum into practice.
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