From buy-in to breakthrough

This survey shows that teachers are motivated to shift to a new, evidence-based literacy curriculum, and believe in the potential of high-quality instructional materials. However, they are also calling for more school-based supports that provide sustained, in-depth training for themselves and their colleagues. With two years remaining before the deadline to shift materials, school districts across Minnesota should use this time to ensure a highly engaging implementation and training process that deepens each teacher’s skills and fosters buy-in for these new materials and techniques.