Sofia Postell
Sofia Postell, research analyst for NWEA, supports a variety of projects focused on academic recovery, measurement of trends in student achievement, and the effects of school resources and policy changes. She received a BS in computer science and sociology from Northeastern University.Posts by author
Website
All about NWEA research
The work of our researchers spans a range of educational measurement and policy issues including achievement gaps, assessment engagement, and innovations in how we measure student learning.
Webinar
Big insights on your littlest learners
Hear from NWEA researchers about three recent studies highlighting insights on elementary grades: trends in kindergarten redshirting, K–2 achievement growth post-COVID, and an analysis on academic achievement trends for boys.
Guide
How to improve alignment on reading instruction
If district leaders and teachers aren’t aligned on how reading should be taught and assessed, they may wind up making contradictory decisions or decisions with unanticipated—and possibly negative—consequences. But alignment is possible.