How can we make the best choice the easiest choice?

Hi Literacy Lovers,

In this episode, we talk with Cory Epler, Chief Academic Officer at the Nebraska Department of Education. Cory is focused on supporting Nebraska schools in transitioning to high quality materials. The transparency of the NE Dept. of Ed about district curricula builds trust with educators, communities, and parents. We’ve been thinking a lot about this question: How can we make the best choice the easiest choice so that schools, districts, and states adopt high quality materials? We’re so glad you’re here to learn with us. 

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