This special edition of Market Insights highlights California-focused updates and resources to support your math adoption journey.
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Special Edition: California

November 12, 2025

Last week, California released its first new recommended math materials list in a decade—64 approvals across 29 program families spanning K–Algebra I/Math I. To kick off your adoption journey, here’s a quick recap of last week’s key updates and resources to support that journey, from selection to student success.

CEMD Blogs

    • California Releases New Recommended Math Instructional Materials List
    • Who Gets Access to Quality?: Webinar Panel Recap
    • California's New Math Instructional Materials List: Five Ways District Leaders Can Turn Selection Into Success
    Explore CEMD's CA Resource Hub

    Watch & Learn

      In our recent webinar and live Q&A, Lora Kaiser (CEMD), Allison Carter (UnboundEd), Crystal Gonzales (ELSF), Jody Guarino (OCDE), and Annie Morrison (Rivet Education) ground California’s math adoption in data and practical next steps.

      • Unpack the data behind current curriculum trends.

      • Surface where inequities persist in access to quality materials.

      • Know what to look for—and how to leverage the list through an equity and implementation lens.

       

      Who Gets Access to Quality - Webinar Asset
      Watch Recording

      Partner Resources

      UnboundEd | Materials Adoption Toolkit + CA Winnowing Tool

      ELSF |  What We Do for California Education Leaders

      OCDE | A community of practice elevates principals' instructional leadership

      Rivet Education |  Instructional Materials Implementation Tool and California Professional Learning Partner Guide

      Save the Date

        The State Board of Education has released the approved list of 64 math instructional materials—the real work of local adoption begins now.

         

        Monday, 11/17 at 3 pm PT, join the High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Learning Partners Coalition for a focused session on making the state list work for your students. Attendees will:

        • Hear directly from California district leaders on strategies to narrow options and navigate the adoption process.

        • Get a practical tool to immediately filter state-approved materials.

        • Learn how to ensure final selections align to your district’s instructional vision and effectively support multilingual learners.

        Move from compliance to a confident, research-based adoption.

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