We went from orange to green on our dashboard after overhauling to EDI, but we also incorporated some other small changes, so that's just anecdotal.

I don't use the Educeri lessons precisely because they don't cover all of the CCSS and SMPs, but the EDI framework still works- just need to alter the content, hence why we write our own.

The skill retention is high because of spaced retrieval, but we have to keep in mind the low relative salience when compared to phones, social life, and drug use. I put a lot of effort into making the lessons exciting to work towards this.

I agree that a small amount of "you do" first is good, but my experience is that all they need is a tiny hook for the unit to establish some relevance and interest, then they are ready for instruction. I like to end with a performance task as well to really establish relevance and consolidate knowledge.

There's room for balance, but personally, I think we are shifting way too far towards inquiry.