Taking Quality Curriculum Off the Chopping Block: A New Playbook for District Budget Decisions
As we face the end of ESSER pandemic relief funds, concerns are mounting over significant budget cuts impacting student learning recovery. Despite evidence of federal funds improving education, critical programs like high-quality curriculum adoption and professional learning are at risk. Leaders must navigate tough budget decisions with transparency and collaboration, prioritizing long-term academic success. Ensuring high-quality instruction is essential, and collective support for strong educational practices is vital for student achievement.
In a recent article by CurriculumHQ, A&M Senior Director Noah Wepman explains how instructional programs often become easy targets for budget cuts. Noah advocates for a districtwide commitment to equity, data-informed decision-making and a focus on effective instruction: "Districts should use this moment as an inflection point for re-envisioning how teaching and learning is structured and how schools are designed to better serve all students." Read the full article for deeper insights to support strong academic practices and high-quality instruction.
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Lights, Camera, AI: What Consumers Reveal About How AI Is Reshaping Media & Entertainment
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How are consumers responding to AI across media and entertainment? Explore key insights from Alvarez & Marsal’s Media & Entertainment research and access the full report.
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A&M’s Digital & Technology Services team explores how organizations can evaluate frameworks, platforms, domain-specific solutions, and hybrid models for agentic AI, and what those choices mean for governance, scalability, and long-term value.
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