Digital Flex Consortium
Collaborative HQIM Development. Smarter Implementation. Insightful Research Through Partnership.
Driving instructional quality and increasing student success through cross-district collaboration, community engagement, and research-informed practice to ensure fidelity of HQIM adoption.
Who We Are
The Digital Flex Curriculum Consortium is a nonprofit center committed to building a more effective and sustainable future for K–12 education. We bring together districts, educators, researchers, and local communities to study and scale high-impact curriculum practices.
Our work is grounded in collaboration, teacher-informed design, and the belief that innovation should always serve the classroom. We focus on increasing adoption, supporting fidelity of implementation, and ensuring that students receive the learning experiences they deserve.
Our Core Values
Instructional Excellence & Educator Empowerment: We are committed to strengthening teaching and learning through high-quality materials, research-based practices, and meaningful implementation. We believe educators are central to this work—their expertise, leadership, and lived experience are essential to designing and delivering solutions that truly make a difference.
Thoughtful Innovation: We embrace innovation that is intentional, ethical, and responsive to real classroom needs. From new technologies to emerging instructional models, we ensure that innovation supports—not replaces—the professional judgment of educators and the success of students.
Collective Impact Through Collaboration: We believe lasting change comes through shared learning and collective action. By fostering collaboration across districts and roles—and making research, tools, and insights openly accessible—we amplify progress and build solutions that are stronger together than apart.
What We Do
We lead research and partnerships that drive meaningful change in how curriculum is designed, delivered, and supported.
Key Initiatives
Field-Based Research
Implementation Fidelity & Teacher Support
Community-Driven Innovation
Publications
AI in Education
Studying what works in real classrooms to strengthen curriculum design, PD, and teacher implementation of HQIM
Investigating how to increase HQIM adoption and help teachers bring curriculum to life with confidence and clarity
Fostering collaboration not just between districts, but across families, local organizations, and other community stakeholders
Sharing practical insights, case studies, and tools for districts and educators nationwide
Exploring the ethical and effective use of AI to personalize support, guide HQIM adoption, and optimize instruction
A Collaborative Network for Local Impact
Our consortium brings together school systems, researchers, and community leaders to co-design and guide innovative curriculum practices. Each member contributes to and benefits from shared research, events, and open-access resources.
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Events & Convenings
Annual Symposium
Our flagship event brings together district leaders, researchers, educators, and families for collaborative learning, big ideas, and real solutions.
Community Roundtables
Smaller, regional gatherings designed to foster local dialogue and elevate stakeholder voices—including those of parents, teachers, and students.
Research That Drives Action
Explore our latest reports, case studies, and implementation briefs—developed in partnership with leading districts and educators.