Since the very first county fair, assessment has been the key to communicating success. Let your mind wander a bit to imagine the smell of… More
The idea of “assessment fog” made me smile. John McCarthy titled his Edutopia blog post with it – 3 Guidelines to Eliminating Assessment Fog. When… More
I have to believe that the most powerful word in the education arena is “learner.” It is transformative. It represents mindset. It has implications. Maybe… More
Formative assessment is a timely topic. In education conversations today, we often hear about “balanced” or “coherent” assessment systems. Formative instructional practices (aka, formative assessment)… More
In the past, I’ve shared 10 Ways Leaders Can Support Teachers’ Use of Formative Assessment. Since the topic struck a chord, I’d like to share… More
When we think about formative instructional practice, we typically have the teacher in mind. What is the teacher doing differently to engage students and collect… More
When I first started working with teachers on integrating formative instructional practices into their daily classroom practice, I noticed that many wanted to start with… More
We at NWEA are razor-focused on student growth—helping schools and districts not only measure it, but truly maximize it for each student. And while we’re… More
Formative assessment is a teaching tool that supports all learners, but it is especially critical for students who are struggling, as it holds the potential… More
I wouldn’t argue that there are any number of different descriptions that could accurately define what goes into making great teachers great. Certainly passion for the subject… More
Personalized Learning. What images or thoughts surface when you read those words? When I heard “personalized learning,” my thoughts went to Derek, a long-ago student. A… More
Many district leaders and administrators use the valuable summer months to plan for the return of teachers and students to the classroom. In many schools,… More
