CURATE rubrics articulate the Department's expectations of high-quality instructional materials, aligned to the current Massachusetts Educational Vision, curriculum frameworks and standards of effective teaching practice. CURATE panelists use these rubrics to evaluate and rate alignment and evidence of quality to communicate, through user-friendly reports, the extent to which reviewed curricular materials will well serve and strongly support Massachusetts students and teachers, based upon Massachusetts equity priorities (e.g., accessibility, inclusion, representation, inclusive, and culturally & linguistically sustaining practices), so all students have equitable access to grade-appropriate instruction and learning experiences that promote deeper learning.
CURATE Digital Literacy and Computer Science Rubric K–12
CURATE English Language Arts & Literacy Rubric K–5
CURATE English Language Arts & Literacy Rubric 6–12
CURATE History & Social Science Rubric K–12
CURATE Mathematics Rubric K–12
CURATE Science & Technology/Engineering Rubric K–12
In August 2021, changes to integrate inclusive and culturally responsive practice more intentionally throughout rubric indicators were made, including the "Notes and Tips" to clarify rubric indicator language.
Additionally, in August 2021, the ELA/Literacy K–12 rubric was separated into the ELA/Literacy K–5 and ELA/Literacy 6–12 rubrics. Foundational Skills was added as a criterion in the Standards Alignment domain of the K–5 ELA/Literacy rubric, to evaluate all components of foundational skills for reading instruction. Before this change, Foundational Skills was evaluated broadly at the indicator level of the rubric. Reports published after August 2021 will contain an evaluation of Foundational Skills at the criterion level. Reports for K–5 ELA/Literacy materials reviewed using the pre-August 2021 rubric are archived.
CURATE Updates Launching SY24-25
Introduction to the New CURATE Report — Coming Spring 2025
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Last Updated: September 4, 2024