Great First Eight and Education Elements
Bringing innovative curriculum to life in classrooms
Education Elements is partnering with the University of Michigan and the Stand for Children Leadership Center to support the OER Great First Eight Curriculum. Developed at the University of Michigan with philanthropic funding, this free, full-day program delivers high-quality learning for children from birth through age eight.
About the Great First Eight Curriculum
Led by renowned early literacy expert Dr. Nell K. Duke and co-directors Dr. Claire Vallotton and Dr. Marisha Humphries, the Great First Eight Curriculum brings together top early education experts and key partners like Education Elements. Designed for classrooms serving historically underrepresented children, this curriculum helps young learners thrive and supports a more just, caring society.

Education Elements’ partnership brings materials into the classroom
Education Elements will provide the critical support of copyrights research, content licensing, book publishing, sourcing instructional materials, print production and fulfillment services along with district order management and fulfillment support.