How to reach older struggling readers 2.18.20 Christine Pitts According to the National Assessment on Educational Progress (NAEP) Reading Assessment—also known as the nation’s... More
This Valentine’s Day, love your students—and yourself 2.13.20 Fenesha Hubbard It was a typical end to the day during winter testing as young people rushed to their after-school activities. Elijah... More
Help kids plan for the future with College Explorer 2.11.20 Erin Ryan College readiness doesn’t just happen when a student receives a diploma. It’s a process that begins with early... More
Kick-start Black History Month in your classroom (and keep it going all year) 2.6.20 Erin Ryan Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week, an event hosted by the Association for the Study of Negro Life... More
How to quell math fears (it’s easier than you think) 2.4.20 Monica Rodríguez I’ve never been good at math. Which is maybe how I wound up studying English after high school and, several years... More
How to make reading assessment fun and easy 1.30.20 Erin Ryan MAP® Reading Fluency™ has been a game changer for students and teachers. Why? Because it makes learning fun and lets... More
How to set a substitute—and your students—up for success 1.28.20 Natalie DiFusco-Funk When I was 21 and began teaching, I was rarely absent. Then, life happened. I had a baby, became a State Teacher of the... More
How my district is rethinking state assessment 1.23.20 Michael Tappler Clayton County Public Schools, where I work as a psychometrician, is a member of the Georgia MAP Assessment Partnership... More
2 surefire ways to empower teachers 1.21.20 Monica Rodríguez The Umatilla School District, in eastern Oregon, may be small, but it’s a powerhouse. The rural district works hard... More
A 2020 resolution: Foster equity in opportunity and outcomes 1.16.20 Melissa Leonard Abby Javurek, vice president of Educational Solutions at NWEA, was recently awarded first place for her submission to... More
How to use assessment to close gaps and support families 1.14.20 Melissa Stadtfeld Has diversity increased in your school or district since you became an educator? Work by the Pew Research Center has... More
Everything you need to know about MAP Accelerator 1.9.20 Jessica McFeron Ready to learn about MAP® Accelerator™? Developed by NWEA in partnership with Khan Academy, it helps teachers... More
