Aligning the Cosmos: HQIM Adoption Cycles for Transformative Outcomes

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Sara Vispoel, Chief Assessment and Learning Officer at Finetune by Prometric; Jim O'Neill, EVP and General Manager, Core Solutions at HMH; Dr. Warren Morgan, Chief Executive Officer at Cleveland Metropolitan School; and Jake Bryant, Partner at McKinsey & Company.

The session explored the pivotal role of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) in shaping student learning and engagement. The speakers examined how the adoption cycles of HQIM significantly influence instructional effectiveness and equity. They discussed how districts can strategically leverage HQIM to drive student success, addressing the complexities of adoption timelines, professional development, and resource alignment. Panelists emphasized the connection between structured adoption processes, teacher preparedness, and improved student outcomes. Strategies were shared to ensure all students have access to rigorous, standards-aligned, and culturally relevant materials—demonstrating how thoughtful adoption cycles can transform classrooms, deepen learning, and help address systemic inequities in education.