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It analyzes why legislative bans do not fully eliminate ineffective practices and argues for de-implementation: the intentional discontinuation of low-value programs, practices, routines, and policies. 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Driven by a deep commitment to their students, educators continually seek out the next innovative approach that promises to address their most pressing challenges. As a result, educators are expected to implement a staggering number of programs and practices in hopes of improving outcomes for all students. This “more is better” or“new is better” approach to education is taking a toll on teachers’ workload and well-being. According to recent data from a nationally representative sample of public kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers, 84%  \nKey Points  \n• The \"more is better\" approach to education is contributing to unsustainable teacher workloads and burnout without corresponding gains in student achievement.  \n• Legislative bans alone are insufficient to drive change; cognitive biases, organizational pressures, and escalation of commitment perpetuate low-value practices.  \n• De-implementation—the intentional discontinuation of lowvalue programs, practices, and policies—offers a strategic approach to reduce system strain and refocus resources on what works.  \n• The GROW framework (Get Ready, Remove/Reduce/Replace, Optimize, Watch) provides a systems-level road map for leaders to phase out ineffective practices and sustain evidence-based replacements.  \n• Transforming from \"more is better\" to \"less is more\" requires coordinated action from researchers, policymakers, funders, and practitioners.  \nof teachers said they do not have enough time during their regular work hours to get their work done, and the majority said the major cause is simply having too much work to do.1 Consequently, 81% of teachers reported working more than 40 hours a week. Additionally, 62% reported that their job is often or always stressful, and 53% reported feelings of burnout.2 But even though the vast majority of teachers reported working overtime, student achievement levels remain low. According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, 31% of fourth graders and 20% of eighth graders were considered proficient in mathematics,3 and 23% of fourth graders and 26% of eighth graders were considered proficient in reading.4  \nRTI Press Publication No. RB-0044-2603 [https://doi. org/10.3768/rtipress.2026. rb.0044.2603](https://doi. org/10.3768/rtipress.2026. rb.0044.2603)  \nThis troubling picture of teacher burnout coupled with persistent low achievement scores occurs against an unprecedented wave of education policy reforms, particularly in literacy instruction. As of April 2024, 38 states and the District of Columbia have enacted evidence-based reading laws since 2013, with 8 states banning specific literacy strategies and many others publishing lengthy lists of prohibited instructional approaches deemed ineffective.5 Despite legislative bans, many ineffective practices persist in classrooms. Teachers feel caught between using familiar methods to meet student needs and complying with mandates for practices they do not yet feel comfortable implementing. This creates a system where teachers work longer hours and experience higher levels of stress without achieving the improved outcomes that evidence-based practices should provide. Collectively, these data suggest that the “more is better” mindset is proving to be counterproductive; teachers are overworked, and student outcomes are not improving.  \nThe critical question now facing education leaders is how to cultivate environments that empower teachers to prioritize the quality of implementation over the quantity of initiatives. De-implementation addresses this challenge through the intentional and sustained discontinuation of low-value programs, practices, organizational routines, and policies.  \nThis strategic removal shifts the collective mindset toward “less is more,” enabl","cbCaincoV2r55p80","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaincoV2r55p80","pdf",622666,"English","# Introduction\n# Key Points\n# De-Implementation: A Brief Overview\n## Definition\n## The De-Implementation Process and Associated Outcomes","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the document describe with the “more is better” approach in education?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that implementing many programs and practices without sufficient effectiveness evidence drives teacher workload, stress, and burnout, without corresponding improvements in student achievement.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are legislative bans alone not enough to change classrooms?\",\"answer\":\"The document explains that cognitive biases, organizational pressures, and escalation of commitment can perpetuate low-value practices even when prohibitions exist.\"},{\"question\":\"What is de-implementation and what does it involve?\",\"answer\":\"De-implementation is the systematic process of identifying and then reducing, replacing, or discontinuing low-value programs and practices, including organizational routines and policies, based on evidence of ineffectiveness, harm, or irrelevance.\"}]","Less Is More: Leveraging the Power of De-Implementation to Drive Excellence in Education | PDF",1792061606]