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. –...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 –...

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...

Initial findings from NWEA are optimistic for reading but suggest unfinished learning in math, and raise equity concerns about missing data on students from underserved communities Portland, Ore....

NWEA releases K–12 assessment policy recommendations  for the 117th Congress and the Biden administration Portland, Ore. – Dec. 15, 2020 – Following the release of NWEA’s research on impact of...

Education leaders discuss the history of laws, policies, and practices that have resulted in systemic inequity within America’s education system and urgent solutions to help all students succeed...

NWEA shares new, free tools for educators and guidance on how setting meaningful goals for students can foster growth, even in a pandemic Portland, Ore., Sept. 1, 2020 – As...

Portland, Ore. – Aug. 6, 2020 – As millions of students get ready to return to school, school districts are preparing for a large number of them to be learning...

New Lexile Framework for Oral Reading to Provide Powerful Insight to Teachers Addressing Reading Crisis and COVID-19 Disruptions Starting this month, educators assessing early readers with NWEA’s...

NWEA Releases Policy Recommendations for Assessment and Accountability in a Post-COVID World Portland, Ore. — July 14, 2020 — As education leaders face the challenges of reopening schools after the...

New resources available this fall to help mitigate impact of COVID-19 school disruptions Integrated with NWEA’s MAP Growth data, two powerful tools can help schools with academic recovery efforts...

Researchers estimate students coming back after COVID-19 closures may have greater variances in academic skills Education community must be prepared to meet a wider range of diverse academic needs...