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ĵֱ Science earns an all-green rating from EdReports

Curriculum receives the distinction for science instruction across grades K–5 after previously receiving the distinction for grades 6–8

Brooklyn, NY (December 5, 2023) , a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that ĵֱ Science for grades K–5 earned an from EdReports. Green ratings indicate that a curriculum meets expectations for every evaluation gateway of the EdReports review. The ĵֱ Science program for had already earned this rating as part of EdReports’ review of science curriculum in 2019.

ĵֱ Science is a K–8 science curriculum that blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, embedded assessments, robust teacher supports, and interactive digital tools to empower students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers. Developed in partnership with the science education experts at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, ĵֱ Science reflects state-of-the-art practices in science teaching and learning.

“We are honored to earn this all-green rating from EdReports in K–5 science education,” said Matt Reed, vice president of science at ĵֱ. “Educators are increasingly demanding high-quality instructional materials in their science classrooms. We hold ourselves to high standards in creating rigorous and highly engaging instructional materials where students can see themselves as scientists and engineers.”

ĵֱ Science is currently in use by more than five million students after launching in spring 2017 and has since been adopted by multiple state boards of education and thousands of school districts across the country. But don’t just take our word for it read reviews and success stories from K–8 science educators like you using ĵֱ Science in their classrooms.

EdReports is an independent nonprofit designed to improve K–12 education. EdReports.org increases the capacity of teachers, administrators, and leaders to seek, identify, and demand the highest quality instructional materials. Drawing upon expert educators, their reviews of instructional materials and support of smart adoption processes equip teachers with excellent materials nationwide.

About ĵֱ

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, ĵֱ is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs and services provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, ĵֱ serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit amplify.com.

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