Instructional coherence isn't just about alignment on paper. It's about how instructional materials—both core and supplemental—professional learning, assessments, and day-to-day instruction come together in real classrooms. Too often, high-quality materials are adopted with promise, only to be undermined by fragmentation or misalignment in practice.
In the weeks to come, we'll be focusing on instructional coherence—what it looks like, why it breaks down, and how leaders can design for it. When the materials connect, students and teachers benefit from a more consistent, effective learning experience.
Your partner in education,
The CEMD Team
