Chase Nordengren
Chase Nordengren was the principal research lead for the Professional Learning team at NWEA until 2023. His work supported the long-term growth and development of the Learning and Improvement Services teams at NWEA through primary research, thought leadership, and strategic planning. With insatiable curiosity, Chase worked closely with leading scholars from around the globe, turning theory into actionable practices to drive instructional improvement. He received a PhD in leadership, policy, and organizations in K–12 systems from the University of Washington and is the author of Step into Student Goal Setting: A Path to Growth, Motivation, and Agency from Corwin Press.Posts by author
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Reading differentiation made easy
MAP Reading Fluency now includes Coach, a virtual tutor designed to help students strengthen reading skills in as little as 30 minutes a week.
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Helping students grow
Students continue to rebound from pandemic school closures. NWEA® and Learning Heroes experts talk about how best to support them here on our blog, Teach. Learn. Grow.
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Put the science of reading into action
The science of reading is not a buzzword. It’s the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. We can help you make it part of your practice.
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Support teachers with PL
High-quality professional learning can help teachers feel invested—and supported—in their work.