A RAND survey reveals that most English teachers assigned at least one full book during the 2024-25 school year. About 60% of teachers went beyond curriculum requirements by assigning additional books. However, teachers serving historically marginalized students assigned fewer books overall.
Key Points
- Majority of English teachers assigned at least one full book in 2024-25.
- 60% of teachers assigned more books than required by curricula.
- Teachers with historically marginalized students assigned fewer books.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This disparity in book assignments highlights inequalities in public education that may limit learning opportunities for marginalized students, emphasizing the value of school choice mechanisms like vouchers and ESAs to empower parents in selecting schools with more robust curricula.
Source: Most English teachers assigned at least one full book in 2024-25, Rand finds
