As you know, Curriculum Pathways started 23 years ago to meet the need for integrated, high quality resources to support teaching and learning in the core disciplines. You are one of our strongest advocates and helped make the product what it is today. That is why I am reaching out to you individually to alert you to the retirement of Curriculum Pathways.
With the advent of OER (open educational resources) and thousands of other resources for the core disciplines and more, it’s time to close the chapter on that development and look to a newer, pressing need.
Data and computer science are intricately woven into our lives and are the driving forces behind much of today’s innovation. With 44 states introducing computer science standards and employers endlessly seeking data literate candidates, supporting resources are desperately needed. SAS, a global analytics and data company, is uniquely positioned to provide these resources. Some, like CodeSnaps, are already available to you. Others have yet to be built. This is our new mission.
We will retire Curriculum Pathways on July 15, 2020. It will no longer be available after that date. We know you’ll have questions. This blog post and FAQ provide more detail about the plan and where you can go to find alternate resources. Here are just a few options for your consideration:
Continue using Curriculum Pathways until July, and please begin updating links to our resources in your course materials. You will also want to encourage students to save their work to external locations.
Thank you for helping us make a difference with students around the world. We couldn’t have done it without your love of learning and innovative spirit. And we still need you. Please check back to learn more about our next chapter. The new resources will continue to be high-quality and free.
Best,
Lee Ellen, Julie, and the entire Curriculum Pathways team