New eBook – Using MAP Growth Data to Inform Instruction 12.13.18 Derrick Vargason MAP Growth assessments can measure student growth, project proficiency on state accountability tests, and inform how... More
District Stays on Track with Strong Connection Between MAP Growth and State Standards 12.6.18 Erin Ryan Here’s a scenario that is often a challenge for districts: Assessment results that are not well aligned to new, more... More
Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child’s Math 12.4.18 Kara Bobowski In a previous blog, we shared some parent strategies for improving a child’s reading and writing with some tips... More
New eBook – A Better Way to Assess Oral Reading Fluency 11.29.18 Kristie Werner We’re happy to share a new, FREE eBook – A Better Way to Assess Oral Reading Fluency. Learning to read is such a... More
Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child’s Reading and Writing 11.27.18 Kara Bobowski Today, perhaps more than ever, parents play an important role in their child’s education. Gone are the days when it... More
3 Reasons to See What’s New with NWEA Connection 11.9.18 Joi Converse Whether you’re a veteran MAP Growth user or you’re just getting started, now’s the perfect time to join (or... More
Leveraging MAP Growth Data to Close Achievement Gaps 11.6.18 Derrick Vargason Bay District Schools in Panama City, Florida, knows firsthand that using the right assessments is key to tackling... More
New Resource – Guidance on Administering MAP Growth 10.12.18 Dr. John Cronin During the fall, as our school partners transition from testing students to reviewing the results, we start to receive... More
New NWEA Research Explores the Relationships Between Poverty and School Performance 10.2.18 Chris Minnich Since its founding, NWEA has focused its research on understanding the dynamics of student growth in schools. We have... More
PBS NewsHour features Portland Public Schools and NWEA Research 8.24.18 Dr. Beth Tarasawa Education Week’s special correspondent Lisa Stark visited Portland, Oregon, to report on Portland Public School’s... More
New Report from Gallup and NWEA: Assessing Soft Skills 8.21.18 Chris Minnich NWEA is pleased to present the fourth installment in our ongoing exploration into public perceptions of K-12... More
Will Students Read More with Culturally Relevant Books? 8.17.18 Kara Bobowski It's a question many teachers and principals have on their minds – how to get kids more interested in reading. And... More
