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Fall '25 CURATE Application

Eligibility & Panel Information

The Rennie Center is partnering with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the CUrriculum RAtings by TEachers (CURATE) Project.

CURATE convenes panels of Massachusetts educators to review evidence on the quality of curricular materials and their alignment to Massachusetts learning standards. This work will lead to a series of reports that provide guidance to schools and districts as they select high-quality core curricular materials.

Selected participants gain deep insight into the quality and alignment of a variety of curricular materials. This is a strong leadership opportunity that provides MA teachers with an opportunity to expand their influence within their schools, districts, and across the state. Panelists will receive a stipend of up to $2000, as well as 30PDPs for their service.

As DESE is committed to centering the voices of those who have been historically marginalized in public education, we strongly encourage educators of color to apply to CURATE. DESE is also seeking applicants with experience teaching English learners and students with disabilities. 

The deadline for Fall 2025 panel applications is May 30, 2025. Potential Fall 2025 panels include*:
  • English/Language Arts (ELA), K-5
  • Math, K-5
  • Math 6-12
  • Science and Technology/Engineering (STE), 9-12
  • History and Social Science (HSS), 9-12
*Panels will be confirmed in early July. 

Dates for the Fall 2025 CURATE semester are as follows:
Aug. 5 New Panelist Webinar 11am-12pm
Aug. 11 Institute Day 1 (Virtual) 10am-1pm
Aug. 14 Institute Day 2 (In-Person) 9am-3pm
Sept. 8 Virtual Panel 1 5-8pm
Sept. 29 Virtual Panel 2 5-8pm
Oct. 20 Virtual Panel 3 5-8pm
Nov. 3 Virtual Panel 4 5-8pm
Nov. 17 Virtual Panel 5 5-8pm
Dec. 8 Virtual Panel 6 5-8pm
     
In addition to the synchronous times listed above, panelists are expected to complete approximately 22-26 hours of pre-work to prepare for training and panel sessions. 

If you have any questions about CURATE or the application process, please contact Alejandra Zeiger at azeiger@renniecenter.org.
 
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