4.9.20 Beth Tarasawa COVID-19 school closures could have a devastating impact on student achievement When students, educators, and administrators return to school after the COVID-19 closures, classrooms will be a changed landscape, one likely marked by larger equity gaps, substantial learning loss... Read more
2.27.20 Erin Ryan What happens when test takers disengage? The best assessments are only effective and reliable if students are engaged and trying their best. But we know that’s not always the case. Sometimes students zip through a test, selecting... Read more
1.16.20 Melissa Leonard A 2020 resolution: Foster equity in opportunity and outcomes Abby Javurek, vice president of Educational Solutions at NWEA, was recently awarded first place for her submission to the Fordham Institute’s 2019 Wonkathon. Titled “Beyond the binary: We can... Read more
1.7.20 Erin Ryan We need your help defining “high growth for all” schools Over the summer, I spoke with Dr. Andy Hegedus about his recently published research exploring the relationships between poverty and school performance. This month, Andy embarks on phase two of this... Read more
12.31.19 Monica Rodríguez The 12 not-to-be-missed Teach. Learn. Grow. posts of 2019 It’s been another great year for Teach. Learn. Grow. Thanks to our readers, of course. As 2019 comes to an end, we’re shaking our heads wondering where the time went. We’re also eager to share... Read more
12.10.19 Beth Tarasawa How to advance equity in gifted education Did you know researchers use MAP® Growth™ data to explore how schools and districts can improve opportunities for students? At Texas A&M, Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernández and her team recently... Read more
10.24.19 Erin Ryan How to support ELL students: A Q&A with Dr. Jim Soland Dr. Jim Soland, affiliated research fellow with NWEA and assistant professor at the University of Virginia, recently completed a research study exploring the connection between components of... Read more
7.9.19 Derrick Vargason Making Sense of Early Childhood Assessment – Four Things to Consider There is consensus among educators that assessments should be purposeful, aligned to instruction, and beneficial to student outcomes. However, there is a vein of debate running through the early... Read more
6.27.19 Erin Ryan Rethinking School Performance with Dr. Andrew Hegedus Dr. Andrew Hegedus, Research Consulting Director for NWEA recently completed a noteworthy research study exploring the relationship between poverty and school performance. We caught up with Andy to... Read more
5.21.19 Hugh Fournier 3 Key Takeaways from School Effectiveness Research The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has significantly changed the nation’s school accountability landscape. Increasingly, schools are being held accountable for their contributions to student... Read more
5.2.19 Hugh Fournier NWEA Launches 3 Research and Innovation Centers Today, we are excited to announce the launch of three distinct Research and Innovation Centers as part of our mission as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping all kids learn. Expanding... Read more
3.1.19 Beth Tarasawa Opportunities to Learn What’s New with NWEA Research This spring, NWEA researchers will present, chair, or serve as discussants in more than 20 sessions during the 2019 American Educational Research Association (AERA), National Council on Measurement... Read more
