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Read moreNew Book Out Today Guiding Educators on Using Goals to Amplify Student Learning
“Step Into Student Goal Setting” by NWEA’s Chase Nordengren, PhD, equips teachers with the tools they need to help students take ownership of their learning journeys Portland, Ore., January 11,...
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Read moreLatest NWEA Research Shows K12 Educational Gaps Still Wide, but Show Signs of Stabilizing
Findings confirm disproportionate impacts and the need to target interventions accordingly Portland, Ore., December 14, 2021 — NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational services provider...
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Read moreNWEA Increases Advocacy For Creating Equitable Assessments
With a deeper focus on fairness and inclusion to advance educational opportunity Portland, Ore., November 23, 2021 — Given that the COVID-19-related disruptions to learning have...
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Read moreNWEA Announces New Effort Using AI to Identify and Remove Barriers Within Math Assessments for Students with Visual Disabilities
The project was awarded an AI in Accessibility grant from Microsoft. Portland, Ore., October 14, 2021 — Today is World Sight Day bringing attention to vision and eye care as...
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Read moreNWEA, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, and CALDER at the American Institutes for Research Announce New Initiative
Research designed to rapidly inform school district decisions as they choose and implement student academic recovery interventions Portland, Ore., Cambridge., MA and Washington D.C., October 7,...
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Read moreNWEA Launches Season 2 of The Continuing Educator Podcast
This season is focused on building student agency as a key element in each child’s learning journey Portland, Ore., October 5, 2021 — NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational...
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Read moreNWEA Acquires Assets from ETS and Questar, Expanding Opportunity to Provide States with Impactful Assessment Systems
NWEA Acquires Assets from ETS and Questar, Expanding Opportunity to Provide States with Impactful Assessment Systems New agreement positions NWEA and ETS to leverage respective strengths in...
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Read moreNWEA Expands its Support of Schools with Services and Expertise to Address Inequities in the Classroom and Impact Positive Change
Focusing efforts beyond just quality data toward professional learning and school improvement services. Portland, Ore., August 31, 2021 — Following the most challenging year in education in recent...
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Read moreNWEA Expands its Support of Schools with Services and Expertise to Address Inequities in the Classroom and Impact Positive Change
Focusing efforts beyond just quality data toward professional learning and school improvement services. Portland, Ore., August 31, 2021 — Following the most challenging year in education in recent...
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Read moreNew Research Finds Widening Educational Inequality in Year of COVID
Experts call for action to support educators in fostering growth for all students, particularly those who have been traditionally underserved Portland, Ore., July 28, 2021 — NWEA — a...
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Read morePowerful Partnership in School Improvement Announced
NWEA and UChicago Impact partner to combine research-based tools and services to help schools and systems improve learning environments and student outcomes. Portland, Ore. and Chicago, Ill. –...
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Read moreFirst-of-its kind, innovative assessment system coming to Alaska
NWEA will partner with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to implement a balanced assessment system that supports excellent instruction and fulfills federal accountability...
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Read moreNew Research from NWEA Shows Students with Disabilities Grow in Reading and Math Similar to Students Without Disabilities
Highlighting learning patterns that challenge long-standing deficit narratives and low expectations of the academic potential of students with disabilities. Portland, Ore. and Washington, D.C....
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Read moreNWEA’s MAP Accelerator Named SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award Finalist for Best Foundational Mathematics Instructional Solution
MAP Accelerator is an innovative education tool informed by MAP Growth data and powered by Khan Academy Portland, Ore. – May 10, 2021 – NWEA, a not-for-profit, research-based provider...
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Read moreNWEA’s MAP Accelerator Named SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award Finalist for Best Foundational Mathematics Instructional Solution
MAP Accelerator is an innovative education tool informed by MAP Growth data and powered by Khan Academy Portland, Ore. – May 10, 2021 – NWEA, a not-for-profit, research-based provider...
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Read moreNWEA Launches “The Continuing Educator” Podcast Exploring Professional Learning Strategies for the Post-Covid Era
Season one to focus on grading for learning, grading policies, formative assessment and more Portland, Ore. — April 26, 2021 — NWEA, a not-for-profit research and assessment provider, announced...
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Read moreNWEA Releases Research and Recommendations on Preparing Early Learners Impacted by the Post-COVID “Kindergarten Bubble”
Greater age differences, wider skills disparities, and less pre-K preparation will be among challenges faced by districts, schools and kindergarten teachers this fall Portland, Ore. — April 12,...
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Read moreEducation Organizations Release Policy Considerations to Inform Equitable Change for Assessment and Accountability Systems
Report from convenings of 100+ experts proposes federal, state actions to address immediate needs and long-term improvements Portland, Ore. and Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) – NWEA and...
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Read moreNWEA Launches Dyslexia Screener for MAP Reading Fluency, Supporting Early Identification and Intervention for Students with Dyslexia
New Tool Allows Teachers to Assess an Entire Class for Reading Ability and Signs of Dyslexia in as Little as 20 Minutes Portland, Ore. – March 9, 2021 –...
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Read moreNWEA Seeks Applications for its Educators for Equity Grant Program
Awarding grants of up to $10,000 supporting educators closing the opportunity gaps that affect PreK-12 student achievement Portland, Ore. – March 9, 2021 – NWEA – a not-for-profit research...
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