Our Review Tools

High School Review Tool (9-12)

The High School Review Tool was designed and field-tested by literacy experts to identify and inspire English curriculum for grades 9–12 that accelerates literacy and comprehension, supports all students to engage with complex texts, and builds the knowledge young people need for college, career, and civic life.


Knowledge Matters Review Tool (K-8)

Designed by literacy experts for evaluating K-8 ELA curriculum, the Knowledge Matters Review Tool can help to determine if an ELA curriculum is truly “content-rich” and aligned to both the science of reading and the science of learning.


History Matters

Review Tool (K-5)

Students need historical content knowledge to become engaged citizens. Developed by experts in elementary literacy and social studies, the History Matters Review Tool helps educators and publishers design curriculum and structure instruction that builds knowledge and supports literacy.