California Curriculum Built for K–12 Classrooms
High‑quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed to empower California educators and promote meaningful student learning.
Empowering California Classrooms
Purpose-built resources that support every classroom across the state.
Our standards-aligned math, science, social studies, ELL, and career and technical education solutions empower educators and support all learners through engaging, content-rich instruction for California classrooms.
Solutions for Every Learner
K–12 California Math Curriculum
ALIGNED to California Math Standards
The brand-new California Math & YOU program is built on the latest California Mathematics Framework and is fully aligned with the California Common Core State Standards (CA CCSS). Designed for K–12 classrooms, California Math & YOU emphasizes conceptual understanding and problem solving, helping students make meaningful instructional connections that support deeper mathematical understanding and long-term learning success.
Career & Technical Education That Drives Student Success
Equip learners with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today's industries
Our comprehensive CTE resources help educators deliver meaningful, hands‑on learning experiences. With flexible curriculum, real-world applications, and strong alignment to industry standards, programs can better prepare students for high‑demand career pathways.
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6-12 California Science Curriculum
Designed to Support California Curriculum Standards for Science
National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage School, develops engaging, student-centered science programs that are built to support strong alignment with state academic standards. Through captivating visuals, real-world applications, and a student-centered, data driven, hands-on approach rooted in the NGSS framework our solutions help students build a deep understanding of scientific concepts.
Our 6-12 science solutions emphasize active learning and deepen students’ understanding of complex science concepts through engaging content and meaningful real-world connections. Our curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills to explore the fascinating world of science and inspires them to become lifelong learners through phenomenon-based instruction. In addition, teachers receive robust support, accessible resources, and flexible instructional tools that make it easier to meet the diverse needs of every student.
6–12 California Social Studies Curriculum
Designed to Support California Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage School, develops engaging, student‑centered social studies resources tailored to meet the California Social Studies State Standards. Through powerful visuals, compelling stories from National Geographic Explorers, and thoughtfully organized instructional resources, our 6–12 social studies solutions help students build a deep understanding of historical concepts, geographic relationships, civic engagement, and global connections.
Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry, and real‑world application—ensuring students gain the knowledge and skills outlined in state standards while engaging meaningfully with the world around them. In addition, teachers receive robust support, accessible resources, and flexible instructional tools that make it easier to meet the diverse needs of every student.
K–12 California Math Curriculum ALIGNED to California Math Standards The brand-new California Math & YOU program is built on the latest California Mathematics Framework and is fully aligned with the California Common Core State Standards (CA CCSS). Designed for K–12 classrooms, California Math & YOU emphasizes conceptual understanding and problem solving, helping students make meaningful instructional connections that support deeper mathematical understanding and long-term learning success. Learn More About California Math & YOU
Career & Technical Education That Drives Student Success Equip learners with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today's industries Our comprehensive CTE resources help educators deliver meaningful, hands‑on learning experiences. With flexible curriculum, real-world applications, and strong alignment to industry standards, programs can better prepare students for high‑demand career pathways. Explore Cluster-Specific Solutions: Business, Finance, and Marketing Computing & Information Technology Health Science Technical Trades Agriscience
6-12 California Science Curriculum Designed to Support California Curriculum Standards for Science National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage School, develops engaging, student-centered science programs that are built to support strong alignment with state academic standards. Through captivating visuals, real-world applications, and a student-centered, data driven, hands-on approach rooted in the NGSS framework our solutions help students build a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Our 6-12 science solutions emphasize active learning and deepen students’ understanding of complex science concepts through engaging content and meaningful real-world connections. Our curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills to explore the fascinating world of science and inspires them to become lifelong learners through phenomenon-based instruction. In addition, teachers receive robust support, accessible resources, and flexible instructional tools that make it easier to meet the diverse needs of every student. Learn More About Science Solutions
6–12 California Social Studies Curriculum Designed to Support California Curriculum Standards for Social Studies National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage School, develops engaging, student‑centered social studies resources tailored to meet the California Social Studies State Standards. Through powerful visuals, compelling stories from National Geographic Explorers, and thoughtfully organized instructional resources, our 6–12 social studies solutions help students build a deep understanding of historical concepts, geographic relationships, civic engagement, and global connections. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry, and real‑world application—ensuring students gain the knowledge and skills outlined in state standards while engaging meaningfully with the world around them. In addition, teachers receive robust support, accessible resources, and flexible instructional tools that make it easier to meet the diverse needs of every student. Learn More About Social Studies Solutions
High Quality Instructional Materials for California Classrooms
Our CA standards-aligned programs balance rigor, engagement, and support for all learners. With flexible pathways, real-world applications, and rich teacher resources, our California curriculum solutions prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong learning.
Ready for California
Our California curriculum solutions are aligned to CA state standards across subject areas, ensuring materials meet learning goals and support inclusive learning environments that prepare students for academic growth and success.
Engage All Learners
Bring learning to life with engaging, relevant content for California classrooms. Each program encourages learners to explore, investigate, and apply learning in real-world contexts to build deep, lasting understanding.
Empower Educators
Our curriculum solutions in math, science, social studies, and ELL deliver meaningful, personalized instruction using flexible resources designed to fit multiple teaching styles.
Support for All Learners
Our California curriculum solutions offer a range of teaching support that provides differentiated instruction, language learning support resources, ReadSpeaker audio, and graphic organizers to support all levels of learners.
Real-World Applications
Our portfolio blends authentic experiences, captivating visuals, research-based design, and engaging, relevant content that sparks curiosity and inspires students to apply and connect their learning to the real world.
Technology That Works for You
Technology should make your job easier, not harder. With tools that personalize instruction, streamline tasks, and deliver useful data, you can stay focused on what matters most: your students and your time.
We’ll help you find the right solutions by subject, grade level, and state requirements.
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