Blog•Mar 14, 2026
Most Struggling Students Get "Incoherent" Instruction
Recent TNTP and CCSSO reports expose a stark contrast in how struggling students receive supplemental instruction. The TNTP analysis shows many low‑performing learners bombarded with unrelated programs that add cognitive load, while the CCSSO study highlights coordinated, content‑aligned support that builds knowledge for core texts. Data from Tennessee districts reveal that students with the most “Tier 3” interventions often make less progress than peers receiving no extra help. The debate intensifies around Benchmark Advance, a widely used curriculum labeled high‑quality despite criticism of its incoherent comprehension materials.
