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WestEd experts share insights and research on selecting instructional materials that fit local needs, supporting their implementation, and examining evidence of their impact.

Contann Dabney, Terry Hofer, and Joseph Sassone draw on decades of experience in school and district improvement to offer insights into the work, from identifying where to focus and putting plans into practice to building the capacity for sustained improvement.

Learn how centering families, communities, and adult learners can help build community wealth.

SETI Institute leaders share how their NASA-funded Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program connected educators with real-world scientific research and how WestEd’s evaluation helped strengthen the program and demonstrate its impact on teaching and learning.

In this episode, Kirk Walters, Vice President of WestEd's Center for Teaching and Learning, shares how education leaders can evaluate research, choose evidence-based programs, and make informed decisions using research to improve teaching and student learning.

Right-sized evaluations offer meaningful evidence of program effectiveness, implementation, and student outcomes without unnecessary burden. Explore the key components of an effective evaluation and how to select the right evaluation partner.

Teachers and coaches share what helps when learning a new math curriculum while teaching it, from classroom community to starting small with routines.

Principal Julie Maestas shares how Rio Grande Preparatory Institute is strengthening instruction, raising expectations, and creating deeper learning experiences that support student engagement and belonging.

Adult Numeracy in the Digital Era helps adult learners build math understanding through discussion and problem-solving in online, in-person, and hybrid classrooms.