Equity and Culturally Responsive Curriculum Assessment

The contract seeks evaluation of curricular materials through the lenses of cultural responsiveness, inclusivity, and accessibility, guided by equity frameworks and Universal Design for Learning principles. The work involves a thorough review of educational content to ensure it reflects diverse identities, removes systemic biases, and supports learners with varying abilities and backgrounds. The assessment must align with established standards to promote equitable learning experiences across all students, particularly those historically underserved or marginalized in educational settings. This subcontract is issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under NAICS code 611710 with a response deadline of June 29, 2029. Performance is required at the office location on Santilli Highway in Everett, Massachusetts, with postal code 02149. The project is open to qualified entities capable of applying rigorous analytical approaches to curriculum analysis and is intended to support broader state efforts to advance educational equity. The contracting authority has not specified set-aside preferences, and the opportunity is available without restriction based on organizational type.