Beyond the Box Ep. 1: Raising the Instructional Floor Through Coherent Curriculum
- yoash92
- Jan 12
- 1 min read
đïž Beyond the Box - Episode 1
Weâre sharing the first episode of Beyond the Box, a conversation series hosted by Dr. Ronald Taylor and sponsored by NovoDia.
 đ§ Audio and đ„ full video links are available in the first comment.
In this episode, Dr. Taylor speaks with Peter McWain, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Santa Fe Public Schools, about system-level instructional improvement - including growth vs. proficiency, curriculum quality, teacher capacity, and professional development that supports real classroom change.
A core takeaway for district leaders: curriculum only sets the floor if it is actually used and delivered with fidelity - which is rare in fragmented systems. NovoDiaâs work focuses on strengthening coherence, consistency, cohesion, and quality across district curriculum, solidifying the floor and raising it so teachers can elevate practice and outcomes.
This is the first in an ongoing weekly series.
 đ§ Audio and đ„ full video links are available in the first comments.