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NWEA 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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Education 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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NWEA 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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NWEA 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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New Research on Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures Highlights Gains in Reading and Setbacks in Math
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....
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Flexibility is Critical for Spring Testing and Beyond; It is Time to Transform Assessment and Accountability Systems
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...
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New “Testing America’s Freedom” Podcast from NWEA Examines Equity in Education
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...
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Goal Setting Is a Key Element to Mitigating COVID-19-Related Impacts on Learning
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...
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NWEA Releases Guidance on Remote Testing to Help Schools Assess the Impact of COVID-19 Disruptions
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...
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New Lexile Framework for Oral Reading to Provide Powerful Insight to Teachers Addressing Reading Crisis and COVID-19 Disruptions
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...
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NWEA Releases Policy Recommendations for Assessment and Accountability in a Post-COVID World
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...
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New resources available this fall to help mitigate impact of COVID-19 school disruptions
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...
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Researchers estimate students coming back after COVID-19 closures may have greater variances in academic skills
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...
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New Research from NWEA Projects Major Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures for Students, Especially in Mathematics
Schools should be prepared for some students to be nearly a year behind in math come fall The post New Research from NWEA Projects Major Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures for Students,...
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NWEA Researchers to Present on Growth, Social Emotional Learning, English Language Learners and Equity in March
NWEA Researchers Share Insights on Research with Implications for PreK-12 Education Policy and Practice The post NWEA Researchers to Present on Growth, Social Emotional Learning, English Language...
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South Carolina Department of Education Approves NWEA MAP® Reading Fluency™ for Use by Public Schools
South Carolina Department of Education Approves NWEA MAP® Reading Fluency™ for Use by Public Schools Contract adds MAP® Reading Fluency™ to list of approved universal screeners that South Carolina...
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McGraw-Hill and NWEA Enter Strategic Partnership to Improve Student Outcomes and Announce a New Reseller Agreement
The two leading education organizations commit to connecting curriculum and assessment solutions with the mission of supporting every student’s learning needs. New York, NY and Portland, OR...
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NWEA Grant Program that Helps Foster Academic Growth of Underserved Students Now Accepting Applications
Educators for Equity Grant Program to award grants of up to $10,000 to help close the opportunity gaps that affect PreK-12 student achievement Portland, Ore. — March 3, 2020... The post NWEA...
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NWEA’s Upgraded College Explorer Helps Every Student Map a Pathway to College
New college major category and cost analysis features empower college and career planning as early as fifth grade Portland, OR., Feb. 10, 2020 — With more than 7,000 colleges and... The post...
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Two national education thought leaders join NWEA Board of Directors
Ericka Miller and Tony Smith appointed to NWEA’s diverse group of educational assessment and nonprofit management experts The post Two national education thought leaders join NWEA Board of...
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