EdReports, the nonprofit that publishes independent reviews of curriculum materials, said its approach is continuing to evolve while remaining “critical” to large-scale curriculum adoption. Lewis D. Ferebee, announced as EdReports’ new chief executive officer in May after serving eight years as chancellor of the District of Columbia public schools, stepped down in June. In interviews about EdReports’ direction, Ferebee described how districts using EdReports often start with alignment to local standards, pilot materials before scaling, and weigh implementability alongside student outcomes. EdReports says school districts representing more than 15 million students have used its analyses, including reviews across English-language arts, math, science, and pre-K. The organization has also faced sustained criticism from detractors who dispute methods and findings, particularly around reading. EdReports’ strategic plan priorities for 2026–2029—described in the reporting as including evolution in how it supports curriculum review—appear aimed at handling that growing influence and pushback during adoption decisions.