Emily Morton
Emily Morton, research scientist at NWEA, specializes in using quantitative methodologies to examine academic and developmental impacts of myriad policies and programs on students. She conducts much of her research in partnership with schools and districts, with the intention of producing actionable findings that will directly inform policy and practice and serve to reduce inequality. Emily holds a PhD in education policy and an MPP from Stanford University.Posts by author
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Summer learning loss: What we know and what we’re learning
Concerns about students losing ground academically during summer break go back at least a century, with early evidence suggesting that summer contributed to large disparities in students’ outcomes.
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Instructional strategies that work
See how MAP® Growth™ data supports effective instructional strategies learned from schools generating extraordinary growth for kids across all grades and achievement levels.