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Featured Insights from CLI
Explore our featured content, including conversations and publications that offer practical ideas for strengthening local curriculum, instruction, assessment, and leadership.
Transformative Principal Podcast: Local Curriculum
Empowers Real Learning
What does it take to create a meaningful, locally-developed curriculum that truly improves teaching and learning? Our Vice President, Emily Makelky shares practical insights with Jethro Jones on this episode of the Transformative Principal podcast!
5 Keys to Unlocking Success as a Curriculum Director
This insightful guide explores the essential strategies every curriculum leader should master to drive meaningful curricular improvement. Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned director, you'll find actionable advice on aligning standards, involving teacher leaders, and building a coherent curriculum.

Leaning Into Leadership Podcast: A Textbook Isn't a Curriculum
A textbook can be a helpful resource, but it is not the same as a curriculum. In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Emily Makelky talks with Darrin Peppard about what true curriculum means, why local development matters, and how districts can create systems that support teachers and improve learning for students.
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