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Auditing Curricula for Culturally Responsive Content

XanEdu's team of content and curricula experts work with districts to conduct an objective analysis of textbooks, tradebooks, and other instructional materials in their classrooms. the analysis features multiple sections including but not limited to:

  • portrayal of characters in text and multimedia 
  • how characters are represented in storylines and,
  • demographics of authors

Districts receive a detailed report that serves as a resource for administrators and a roadmap for improvement. The report considers many aspects of diversity, including communication and language, ethnicity, religion, clothing and hairstyles, physical and cognitive abilities and culture. 

XanEdu offers a full suite of content development services - so optionally, our team can help you determine a path and budget to develop curriculum supplements to address any gaps.  

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Request a Sample of XanEdu's Content Audit Template

Fill out the form below to request our sample template. 

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A Full Suite of Content Development Services

Content audits are just one of the many content development services XanEdu offers. Our K-12 custom curriculum team brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to every step of a project—from curriculum development consulting and authoring to copyright clearance and materials production. We are passionate about developing custom learning materials that support students and teachers, and we take pride in delivering those materials in high-quality print and/or digital formats that best meet the needs of each school and district we serve. 

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Our team includes:

  • Subject matter experts who specialize in diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure content is culturally relevant, free from bias, and rooted in best practice.
  • Curriculum developers experienced in creating informative and engaging classroom activities for each subject.
  • Instructional designers who incorporate the latest research to support diverse types of learners, including English Language Learners and gifted students.
  • Permissions editors who specialize in contract negotiations with rightsholders of copyrighted images and content.
  • Skilled print and digital manufacturing and logistics professionals who produce and deliver quality printed materials.

Our services include:

  • Course Blueprint Creation
  • Scope and Sequence Development
  • Content Sourcing
  • Content Writing (assessment, lesson plans, articles)
  • Content alignment to state and national standards
  • Leveling for readability
  • Fact checking
  • Crosswalk creation
  • Staffing writers, editors, instructional designers, and subject matter experts

Helpful Resource: Transform Your Curriculum To Be Equitable And Inclusive 

Join Dr. Karla Manning, a school diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, to help you determine where and how your district or school can transform your curriculum to be culturally responsive. The main goals of the webinar are to:

  • Inspire thinking about how and what students should learn 
  • Understand how curriculum can be transformed to promote student engagement and achievement
  • Present a set of conceptual tools and questions to support curriculum design that is equitable and inclusive 

View the webinar 

Be sure to read Dr. Manning's blog to learn more about incorporating equity and inclusion in Early Childhood Curriculum.

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