Goal
Curricula—often called instructional materials—are the core materials that teachers use to deliver instruction. "High-quality" curricula have been vetted by the state or a designated partner against a set of standards. This process includes evidence that the curriculum aligns with the state's student standards, helps build content knowledge, and reflects the existing body of research on reading. High-quality curricula boost student outcomes.<sup><a href="javascript:scrollToAnchor('footnote1');">1</a></sup> In fact, the difference in impact on student learning between high- and low-quality curricula can be greater than the difference between a new teacher and one with three years of experience.<sup><a href="javascript:scrollToAnchor('footnote2');">2</a></sup>