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.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.