New eBook – Using MAP Growth Data to Inform Instruction 12.13.18 Derrick Vargason MAP Growth assessments can measure student growth, project proficiency on state accountability tests, and inform how... More
A New Season of Leading from the Classroom Launches this Month 12.11.18 Jennifer Anderson At NWEA, we are delighted to partner once again with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the... More
District Stays on Track with Strong Connection Between MAP Growth and State Standards 12.6.18 Erin Ryan Here’s a scenario that is often a challenge for districts: Assessment results that are not well aligned to new, more... More
Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child’s Math 12.4.18 Kara Bobowski In a previous blog, we shared some parent strategies for improving a child’s reading and writing with some tips... More
New eBook – A Better Way to Assess Oral Reading Fluency 11.29.18 Kristie Werner We’re happy to share a new, FREE eBook – A Better Way to Assess Oral Reading Fluency. Learning to read is such a... More
Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child’s Reading and Writing 11.27.18 Kara Bobowski Today, perhaps more than ever, parents play an important role in their child’s education. Gone are the days when it... More
Are You Encouraging False Growth Mindset? Ask Yourself 3 Questions. 11.20.18 Erin Ryan Growth mindset is the firmly held belief that people can learn new things or develop new skills and talents through... More
Count on Routines and Expectations When You’re Counting Down to Break 11.15.18 Natalie DiFusco-Funk While out of the classroom and at a workshop a week ago, I looked ahead at the calendar and realized a few things. Due... More
What if the Whole Class was Participating? 11.13.18 Kathy Dyer When most people think about assessments, they still think mainly of summative or perhaps interim, and yet assessment... More
3 Reasons to See What’s New with NWEA Connection 11.9.18 Joi Converse Whether you’re a veteran MAP Growth user or you’re just getting started, now’s the perfect time to join (or... More
Leveraging MAP Growth Data to Close Achievement Gaps 11.6.18 Derrick Vargason Bay District Schools in Panama City, Florida, knows firsthand that using the right assessments is key to tackling... More
Kids Don’t Get a Second Chance at a Great Start 11.2.18 Nicole Zdeb I’m always excited by the research that comes out of the venerable Sesame Workshop, but it was hard to feel cheery... More
