(Revised October 22, 2025) After years of intense academic pressure pushing it out, play-based learning is making a vital, research-backed comeback in classrooms. This shift focuses on playful learning: a guided approach where educators facilitate activities to build essential skills. As noted by EdWeek, this return is driven by the need to develop the “unconstrained
The demand for STEAM curriculum is on the rise, as educators and students recognize its value in preparing for future careers. STEAM education not only fosters project-based learning across diverse disciplines, but it also creates an inclusive environment where students collaborate and support each other’s learning.
Interviewer: What is your name? Scottie: Scottie Altland Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Scottie: Director, Alignment Services Interviewer: What does that position entail? Scottie: In my role, I work to bridge the gap between project management and client relations. From the initial client meeting to final delivery, I collaborate closely with the alignment
Interviewer: What is your name? Kimberly: Kimberly Wofford Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Kimberly: Senior Editorial Manager, Math Interviewer: What does that position entail? Kimberly: I help manage projects in the Math department by coordinating resources to ensure we deliver high-quality materials to our clients’ specifications on time. Interviewer: How did you become
Interviewer: What is your name? Katie: Katie Rojo Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Katie: Senior Director, STEM and Alignment Interviewer: What does that position entail? Katie: I oversee the content development teams for Math, Science, and Career and Technical Education (CTE), as well as our Alignment team. Interviewer: How did you become a
Interviewer: What is your name? Kate: Kate Szadziewski Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Kate: Executive Editorial Manager, Humanities and Assessment Interviewer: What does that position entail? Kate: I manage the content development for several Humanities and Assessment projects. This entails collaboration with our amazing clients, CSA internal staff, and freelancers to create and
Interviewer: What is your name? Diana: Diana Nott Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Diana: Senior Project Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Diana: Coordinating project start-up, including schedules and external team logistics. Managing client communication, due dates, exchange of source materials and final materials, client system access. Monitoring budgets and tracking information
September 27, 2023 (rev) Staying on top of changing curriculum standards and alignment requirements can be a huge challenge. But having accurate alignment to standards and frameworks is so critical for creating effective educational materials. At CSA Education, we totally get that. Our dedicated Alignment team is deeply knowledgeable about all the different state standards,
Neelam helps manage projects in the Math department by coordinating resources for freelance writers and editors, and working to make sure we deliver high-quality materials to our clients’ specifications.
Interviewer: What is your name? Bellamy: Bellamy Taylor-Pines Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Bellamy: Alignment Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Bellamy: I work on projects for publishing companies so that their curriculum resources are aligned to various educational standards. Sometimes, I complete the alignments myself, but oftentimes, our fantastic crew of
Interviewer: What is your name? Homer: Homer Ortega Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Homer: Senior Creative Services Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Homer: Working with different teams to design and produce the educational content that CSA creates. I also get to learn new, advanced applications such as content management systems (CMS)
May 10, 2023 (rev) Outdoor education programs can happen anywhere, for any grade, and in all kinds of educational settings. By connecting classroom learning with the great outdoors, teachers can create awesome learning communities that truly immerse students in science and help them understand the material on a deeper level. Outdoor education offers curricular benefits
The prevalence of online learning may have gained popularity as an emergency response to a global pandemic, but it has shifted to a viable learning option that is being adopted around the country. Even as the pandemic started to recede, enrollment in virtual schools and online learning grew to 176% of its pre-pandemic levels. Your
Interviewer: What is your name? Andrea: Andrea Stefanowicz Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Andrea: Project Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Andrea: As a Project Manager, I make sure all the pieces of a project meet the required schedule and budget expectations. I work with internal staff and clients to ensure material
CSA Education has announced their approach to Career & Technical Education (CTE) services, which includes content development, standards alignment, workforce development, and training needs.
Interviewer: What is your name? Amber: Amber Allen Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Amber: Associate Director, Client Experience Interviewer: What does that position entail? Amber: I work directly with clients to learn and fully understand their goals and connect them with the teams and services that CSA offers. I collaborate closely with clients
You probably heard it in the classroom all the time: there is no such thing as a dumb question and you don’t get what you don’t ask for. CSA Education thrives on seeing clients’ eyes light up when we hear those wonderful words: “I didn’t know you could do that!” Our multidisciplinary staff is the
When companies ask CSA Education to create online materials, we design them with accessibility for all learners in mind. We always consider different learning styles and physical abilities of students, making sure our clients’ programs leave no one out. Examples of accessibility: With the prevalence of online learning using digital products, publishers and content creators
Interviewer: What is your name? Ron: Ron Watson Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Ron: Director, Humanities and Assessment Interviewer: What does that position entail? Ron: I oversee curriculum development for K–12 Humanities projects, covering Social Studies as well as some higher-level ELA projects. I also work with other disciplines on Assessment projects as
Interviewer: What is your name? Via: Via Baker Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Via: Technology Services Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Via: A little bit of many different things, which suits me well. My primary responsibilities are most easily described as tech support and data management, but I also support other
November 9, 2022 (rev) In education, the spotlight that shines on phonics comes and goes. Though the practice of connecting letters and sounds is the basic foundation of reading, its importance is often overlooked. A couple years ago, the spotlight was shining brightly on phonics, so much so that publishers and developers started to evaluate
Among many other things, October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. This reading disorder affects approximately 3–7 percent of the population, making it one of the most common learning disabilities. Dyslexia is a neurobiological disorder characterized by difficulties in word recognition and decoding, independent of intellectual ability. Research shows that explicit, systematic instruction in phonological awareness
The CSA Education team has been creating PreK–12 content for over 30 years—and that includes content for elective courses!
Interviewer: What is your name? Karen: Karen Veit Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Karen: Director, Learning Solutions Interviewer: What does that position entail? Karen: I oversee all of the projects in the Math department and support any Instructional Design needs in all areas. I’m also always looking for opportunities to support existing clients
September 14, 2022 (rev) Students will always learn to read at their own individual pace. Some learn quickly but struggle to find interesting topics, while others have difficulty with simple sentences. For these and many other reasons, guided reading programs and leveled readers have become essential in building fluency and critical reading skills. It is
August 31, 2022 (rev) Over the last few years, a spotlight has fallen on a unique factor in education. While traditional schooling might have presented distractions, learning from home has helped some students thrive. Teachers and parents have seen how differentiated learning plays a role in student success. Each student has different interests, needs, and
Interviewer: What is your name? Kim: Kim Fletcher Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Kim: Marketing Director Interviewer: What does that position entail? Kim: I oversee all of the marketing efforts for CSA and identify guidelines for producing promotional content and interacting with our customers. Interviewer: How did you become a part of CSA?
Interviewer: What is your name? Angel: Angelique Chavez Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Angel: I am the Senior Director of Project Management. Interviewer: What does that position entail? Angel: I provide leadership, direction, guidance, and coaching to the Project Management team and the broader project team in relation to approach, activities, risks, issues,
July 12, 2022 (rev) Teachers continue to face many challenges as they navigate in-person, online, and hybrid teaching. Education companies are stepping up to provide training and support to all teachers, and CSA is here to help. CSA Education has former teachers on staff, covering all subject areas and grades PreK–12 plus CTE. We understand how
June 29, 2022 Over three decades, CSA Education’s Alignment Services department has grown into an elite operation and the go-to alignment service for academic publishers and digital platform developers of every size. Here are five reasons why clients hire CSA for their Alignment Service needs: Accuracy: CSA’s subject-matter experts (SMEs) are well-versed in the ins
June 14, 2022 WCAG compliance and various accessibility requirements are now a de facto necessity for virtually all school districts. WCAG guidelines, and other guidelines, provide a means for compliance. The challenge is that it is often not clear what compliance means for various products, and the educational settings they are in. That is where
May 23, 2022 (rev) Publishers and Developers continue to work to make their curricula accessible to all students by offering a variety of learning experiences. While the one-size-fits-all program continues to be the convenient option, teachers are leaning towards adapting their lessons to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to meet their students’ unique learning
Interviewer: What is your name? Joanna: Joanna Merrithey Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Joanna: Senior Director, Learning Solutions Interviewer: What does that position entail? Joanna: I oversee the content development teams across Humanities, including ELA, Assessment, World Languages, and Editorial Services. Interviewer: How did you become a part of CSA? Joanna: When I
Interviewer: What is your name? Chelsea: Chelsea Hutto Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Chelsea: Project Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Chelsea: For my projects, I create the project schedule and tracker, manage budgets, take care of file management and posting files to the clients, and help out freelancers. Basically, I coordinate
April 19, 2022 (rev) Your digital lessons have become an essential part of education. Right now, more students are reaching for laptops than they are for textbooks. In attempting to provide additional interactive elements beyond flipping a page, more publishers are exploring engaging and memorable ways to enhance their programs. Gamification keeps students invested in
April 5, 2022 Our Team CSA freelancers are the backbone of our company. Beyond our staff, we know our value and effectiveness relies on our ability to scale, which is dependent on the knowledge, experience, and resources we can bring to the table for our clients. In order to attract the best talent and resources,
Your products play a key role in a student’s positive view on mathematics. With new attention on personalized learning and digital programs, the growing demand for a diverse range of educational materials brings additional pressures. You are continuously exploring new avenues to present your products while continuing to keep them informative and engaging. This is
March 15, 2022 (rev) Effective communication is the essential gateway to learning, and your ELD programs provide the foundation each child deserves. The rising number of English language learners in the United States foreshadows a greater demand for this kind of curriculum. However, most teachers have little to no training in effective methods for teaching
More teachers and parents are realizing the importance of integrating social and emotional learning into curricula. A student’s emotional wellness is crucial for his or her success academically and in life.
Interviewer: What is your name? Corrie: Corrie Thompson Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Corrie: Senior Editorial Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Corrie: I work on editorial projects, and I do everything from answering freelancer questions to ensuring we are meeting due dates, writing content, editing content, and other project-specific needs. Basically,
Interviewer: What is your name? Katie: Katie Delbridge Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Katie: Director, Learning Solutions Interviewer: How did you become a part of CSA? Katie: I worked for a major client of CSA years ago. I really enjoyed the experience and working with the CSA team. When this position opened, I
Interviewer: What is your name? Teresa: Teresa Roberts Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Teresa: Vice President, People and Culture Operations Interviewer: What does that position entail? Teresa: I am fortunate enough to get to work with and support the folks I call our “internal clients”—which are our staff and independent contractors. I consider
Interviewer: What is your name? Andrea: Andrea Woudenberg-Harvey Interviewer: What is your position at CSA Education? Andrea: Executive Editorial Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Andrea: I oversee K–12 ELA and SEL projects, create and edit materials, manage freelance writers and editors, and liaise with clients. My job is to solve problems for both
Interviewer: What is your name? Brian: Brian Kozlowski Interviewer: What is your position at CSA Education? Brian: Director of Operations Interviewer: What does that position entail? Brian: The simplest way to describe the role is to say I am a “behind-the-scenes” part of the CSA team. I’m involved in a little bit of everything from managing/monitoring systems, procedures, and internal projects
Interviewer: What is your name? Ingrid: Ingrid Benson Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Ingrid: President, CSA Education Interviewer: What does that position entail? Ingrid: I work with our clients and the various CSA teams to learn about, estimate, and kick off projects. I also promote CSA’s services to help our clients match up their project needs with our teams
February 18, 2021 Preschool is often a child’s first experience in a school environment. These programs provide support for working parents while carefully introducing children to the school experience. With more cities and states designating additional funding for preschool curricula, publishers understand the importance of creating programs that strike a balance between basic academic skills
December 30, 2020 Online learning has become a necessity, and there is an increasing demand for web-based curriculum. Your programs bring essential academics into students’ homes, but online lessons are challenging for those unfamiliar with the territory. Parents and guardians may find programs difficult to navigate, and teachers are struggling to keep students invested in
In our math sample, students are presented with a real-world problem to solve while learning about volume.
CSA Education’s statement on racial injustice from our CEO.
Throughout the digital learning experience, second-grade students use inquiry to explore what happens to coastlines when water levels rise.
In our social studies sample, students read the selection “Industry and Society in the Progressive Era” and use the interactive lesson to respond to questions and writing prompts based on the reading.
In our ELA sample, we introduce students to the concept of themes within stories, encouraging them to use their critical thinking skills to consider character motivations and the deeper messages behind the words on the page.
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