Great Minds

What does John White, former state superintendent and now CEO of Great Minds, believe contributed to Louisiana’s recent NAEP gains? ?? Strong accountability and support for schools, students, and teachers ?? A clear vision for high-quality curriculum ?? State leadership that guides instruction, actively shaping what’s taught and how it's scaled ?? Commitment to effective implementation of approaches adopted—ensuring standards, curriculum, and teaching evolve together at scale Tune in to the full episode of the Education Gadfly Show podcast as John breaks down what it takes to drive meaningful, lasting change in education on this episode with David Griffith and Amber Norton. https://ow.ly/C1Th50V8yvE

Coaching and professional development are empowering educators and fueling student success at Armour Elementary. With expert support, school leaders and teachers are building expertise on the curriculum, delivery, and implementation—leading to meaningful gains in ELA. Learn more about how this PK–8 school in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood is making steady progress on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. ?? https://ow.ly/rlFL50V8zT4

At Great Minds, we’re committed to building a strong foundation of validated studies to ensure our curricula support student learning. ?? Read more from Sara Pixley, PhD, Great Minds Senior Director of Research, on why research is at the heart of what we do.

As part of our curriculum roll out of #WitAndWisdom, a representative from Great Minds visits our campus throughout the year to provide support with implementation. Classroom visits and teacher observations are an important aspect of each touch point . Yesterday, the team and I visited Jenna Linton’s fourth grade class where she introduced students to the core texts of Module 2: Extreme Environments. Students actively engaged in the creation of a notice and wonders chart and were able to make connections to prior readings and activities.

Achieve STAAR math success with high-quality instructional materials. Join our Great Minds Texas team for a free webinar series to explore the instructional routines and supports embedded throughout the SBOE-approved Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials that are designed to prepare students for STAAR math testing. Reserve your spot today!?

From hands-on learning with manipulatives to engaging math discussions, Eureka Math2 is helping students build a deeper understanding of math concepts. Dana Gonzalez, Beaumont Unified School District’s TK–12 math specialist, shares why this curriculum was the perfect fit for her district: ?? Aligned with state standards ?? Supporting multilingual learners ?? Encouraging rich student discourse ...and so much more! Curious about how Beaumont USD is making the changes their California students need and deserve? Learn more here: https://ow.ly/A2X750V5LZe

Kindergarteners R-D-W with EUREKA Great Minds strategies to comprehend Math beyond their years. Even when they are tired…??#WeAreVarnettEast

Are you a Texas school leader looking for ways to facilitate more meaningful coaching conversations with teachers? Join us for this free webinar to: ?? Explore methods for identifying nuanced trends in student learning and instruction ?? Discover clear, simple, and systematic ways to address instructional challenges ?? Learn strategies to facilitate meaningful coaching conversations with teachers Register here: https://ow.ly/bEVR50USln2

When students reflect on their work and learning process, it creates meaningful growth. See how students from St. Charles Parish Public Schools are investing in their learning—because it’s about more than just a grade. ?? https://ow.ly/5JrY50UBoIB

It's Day 1 of the 2025 National #ESEAConference! Come visit us at Booth 201. We look forward to meeting you!