Supporting Strong Early Learning

High-quality early learning experiences lay the foundation for long-term academic success, language development, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth. Research shows that 90% of brain development happens before age five, making access to strong, developmentally appropriate instructional materials especially important in pre-K classrooms.

As states and districts continue investing in early learning, educators and program leaders need independent information to help guide curriculum decisions. EdReports’ inaugural pre-K curriculum reviews were designed to support that need by providing transparent, research-informed evidence about the quality of pre-K instructional materials.

Watch the Webinar Recording

In this webinar, EdReports Pre-K Director Dr. Shana Weldon, Chief Academic Officer Courtney Allison, Pre-K Lead Bridget Bailey, Managing Director of Marketing and Communications Tom Green, and Dr. Lillie Moffett from the California Department of Education introduce EdReports’ inaugural pre-K curriculum reviews and explain why this work matters for educators, program leaders, and young learners.

During the session, the team:

• Introduces EdReports’ new pre-K review process and criteria
• Shares key findings from the first set of pre-K curriculum reviews
• Explains how the reviews were developed with educators and early childhood experts
• Provides guidance on how to interpret and use the reports 
• Discusses how curriculum reviews can support, but not replace, locally driven decisions about curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation

Watch the recording and share with your colleagues!

Additional Resources

• Download the presentation slides
• Explore the EdReports Pre-K Curriculum Reviews Guide
• Learn more about EdReports’ pre-K review criteria and reports