For many, budget conversations are getting harder. Relief funding is winding down, federal priorities are shifting and the path ahead feels less certain by the day. At last week's EdWeek Market Brief Virtual Forum, one district leader summed it up plainly: we're "operating in a fog of uncertainty."
And yet, decisions still have to be made â about what stays, what goes, and what truly supports students and teachers. This moment calls for clarity.
Our latest analysis shows that most supplemental materials in use weren't designed to align with core curriculum, which means that even when quality is high, coherence isn't guaranteed. And with tools evolving quickly, even strong systems can lose alignment without regular attention.
As you make these tough decisions, coherence can serve as both a filter and a safeguard. That means prioritizing materials that work together â fewer in number, stronger in alignment, and anchored to a shared vision that helps keep instruction steady even when circumstances don't.
We're here to offer the kind of insights that help move your work forward â clear, timely, and ready to use.
Your partner in education,
The CEMD Team
