School districts continue to spend money like it's 1980 and our students cannot afford it any longer. Stop buying textbooks and invest in the #1 variable in determining whether a curriculum is successful or not...the teacher.
For 50-60 years there was no other option. Districts bought canned curriculum from publishers. Period. Every teacher in America now has reasonable access to the knowledge, the experience, and the TOOLS to build their own.
Set them free to do this and create a culture of learning for your staff. The ROI is limitless if you believe in and support your teachers.