Real-world connections are what bring learning to life. Use an evaluation rubric to make sure relevance and differentiation are prioritized when choosing rigorous, multimodal resources for your district.

Student disengagement is a driving factor in chronic absenteeism. Less than 10% of students in grades 3-12 reported learning experiences that modeled high student engagement.

Relevance is often overlooked when evaluating learning materials. A well-curated repository that still checks all the boxes of rigor, standards-alignment, and accessibility still needs to engage students. Use this rubric as you assess your instructional resources.
Content-rich instruction connects science-informed pedagogy to the real world—engaging students by linking what they learn across subjects and beyond the classroom. Make connections possible with relevant, authentic resources across a variety of topics and genres.


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