Erin Ryan

Erin Ryan

Erin Ryan held the role of senior writer at NWEA from 2018 until 2023. Her way with words and passion for helping kids have met in unexpected ways during her career. She earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Wisconsin, then taught second grade at a STEM-focused magnet school in northern Florida. She later shifted to creative writing, dreaming up children’s books, greeting cards, and digital content. She also worked in solutions journalism, focusing on equity, education, and small—but impactful—ways to change the world.

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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.

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