This article was co-authored by César de León, M.Ed.. César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.
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A curriculum is a guideline that explains what the students will learn, how they’ll learn it, and how they’ll show they’ve grown on an academic and intellectual level. Evaluating curriculum is key for school administrators and teachers to know whether or not their students are meeting academic standards. Once you’ve written or applied a curriculum program, it’ll take some time and effort to determine how effective it was. You can use the results of your evaluation to improve the curriculum for the next semester or school year and, in turn, make sure your students are getting the highest quality education possible.