Pathways: Personalized Learning That Propels Growth

Kids First Education proudly partners with Learning Explorer to bring districts Pathways—a powerful, easy-to-use suite of assessments and resources designed by educators, for educators. This tool equips schools with everything they need to personalize learning, monitor student growth, and drive standards-based instruction with confidence.

What Is Pathways?

Pathways is a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tools, assessments, and instructional resources that supports educators in delivering targeted, data-informed instruction. Designed to adapt to each district’s pacing and priorities, Pathways equips teachers, principals, and instructional leaders with the insights they need to help every student succeed.

Assessment Tools That Illuminate Student Needs

  • Power Checks: Short, standard-specific assessments for ELA and Math that offer quick checks for understanding.
  • Stepping Stones: Scaffolded ELA assessments that help identify where students are on the learning continuum.
  • Benchmarks: Customizable common assessments aligned to district pacing guides.

Actionable Reporting for Instructional Decisions

  • Diagnostic Measures: Identify skill gaps and learning needs at the student level.
  • Intuitive Reports: Provide actionable data that’s easy to interpret and apply.
  • Projected Proficiency Levels: Help forecast student outcomes and support school-level accountability.

Next-Step Instruction, Aligned and Ready to Use

  • Instructional Resources: Standards-aligned strategies and materials teachers can implement immediately.
  • Lesson Planet Resource Bundle: Curated content for full-class lessons, small group work, or personalized learning.
  • Companion Documents for Leaders: Tools designed to support powerful coaching conversations and teacher support.

Why Choose Pathways with Kids First Education?

Our team doesn’t just offer tools—we partner with schools to ensure implementation leads to impact. With deep roots in instructional leadership and professional learning, Kids First ensures your educators are empowered, supported, and equipped to use Pathways to transform teaching and learning.

Ready to accelerate student growth with precision and purpose?