What’s inside: In this episode, we talk with Dr. Nakia Hardy, Deputy Superintendent at Durham Public Schools about the importance of being thoughtful about curriculum selection focused on inclusion, building strong teams through professional learning, and creating a culture of high expectations that cultivate student success.

Learn more about our guest and other items mentioned in the podcast: Learn more about Dr. Nakia Hardy and her work at Durham Public Schools or follow her on twitter @nakiahardy or via Curriculum Matters.

• EdReports - A site that evaluates educational materials to ensure they align with standards.

• Curriculum Matters - A PLM devoted to exploring the importance of high-quality ELA and math curriculum.

• Dr. Nakia Hardy’s Blog Article: Curriculum Is Misunderstood. Let’s Overcome That, in Service of Equity.