NWEA Moves Education Agenda Forward>2010
Here at NWEA, one of our goals as an organization is to be a catalyst for change in education policy. As we strive to stay sensitive and in tune to the educational landscape, it’s vital to create ways and opportunities for those involved at various levels of education to come together and discuss topics that are important to them.
TurnAround Schools and the No Excuses University Network
In our last newsletter, we shared a story about Poway Unified School District’s (San Diego, CA) implementation of MAP assessments to help fulfill its vision for all students to graduate college-ready. Los Peñasquitos (Los Pen), an elementary school in the district, is also part of a program called the No Excuses University Network and TurnAround Schools. This program, founded by former Los Pen principal Damen Lopez, partners each classroom with a four-year institution to expose students to a culture of higher education.
SPARK Community Update
NWEA’s SPARK Community, an online community for educators, has introduced a new theme this month: Growth vs. Grade. Through discussions, blogs and resources, this topic will explore the differences, impacts and applications of measuring students on their individual growth versus only their academic grade.
Tech Tips
Now that fall testing is complete, do you wonder if you’ve missed anything? Well, just remember the NWEA acronym to make sure you’re on the right track to complete the MAP testing process and prepare for the next test season.