Julie Richardson

Julie Richardson

Julie Richardson brings more than 20 years of experience and a master’s degree in educational technology to her role as ELA content lead. Prior to joining NWEA in 2012, she was a high school language arts and journalism teacher who worked primarily with multilingual learners. Julie is passionate about ensuring that all students can see themselves in their curriculum and assessments. While at NWEA, she has worked with a multicultural advisor to expand the diversity of reading passages in MAP Growth assessments, adding numerous works written by authors of color. Julie currently lives in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys many outdoor activities but perhaps feels most content when cruising downriver on a standup paddle board.

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3 ways to promote reading fluency after grade 3

There are many opportunities for teachers and coaches to strengthen oral reading fluency beyond third grade for students reading on, above, or below grade level.

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MAP Growth is for high schoolers, too

MAP® Growth™ can help high school teachers prepare their students for what comes next.

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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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Policy brief

For policymakers

Many older students are experiencing literacy challenges following COVID-19 disruptions to learning. Changes in national and state-level education policies can help.

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