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Through partnerships with respected universities, foundations, and think tanks, and collaborations with school systems across the country, NWEA researchers work to expand understanding and bring new insights to improve education and learning. Explore this interactive map to learn more about some of our research partnerships.
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The forgotten 20 percent: Achievement and growth in rural schools across the nation
New research using data from over 2,300 rural schools across the US provides unique insight into math and reading achievement of students in rural schools so educators and policymakers can better understand and support the potential needs of rural schools.


Achievement and growth for English Learners
This study reports achievement and growth from kindergarten to 4th grade for three groups of English Learners. The findings suggest summer support is required to help ELs maintain and develop academic skills.
By: Angela Johnson
Topics: English Language Learners, Equity, Seasonal learning patterns & summer loss


MAP Growth theory of action
The MAP Growth theory of action describes key features of MAP Growth and its position in a comprehensive assessment system.
By: Patrick Meyer, Michael Dahlin
Products: MAP Growth
Topics: Equity, Measurement & scaling, Test design


Bayesian uncertainty estimation for Gaussian graphical models and centrality indices
This study compares estimation of symptom networks with Bayesian GLASSO- and Horseshoe priors to estimation using the frequentist GLASSO using extensive simulations.
By: Joran Jongerling, Sacha Epskamp, Donald Williams
Topics: Measurement & scaling


What do teachers know about dyslexia? It’s complicated!
The purpose of this study was to examine the concepts of dyslexia teachers know accurately as scientific conceptions, hold as misconceptions, or are uncertain. Implications for teacher training in dyslexia are discussed.
By: Tiffany Peltier, Erin K. Washburn, Benjamin C. Heddy, Emily Binks-Cantrell
Topics: Reading & language arts, Equity


Achievement and growth for English Learners
This study reports achievement and growth from kindergarten to 4th grade for three groups of English Learners. The findings suggest summer support is required to help ELs maintain and develop academic skills.
By: Angela Johnson
Topics: English Language Learners, Equity, Seasonal learning patterns & summer loss


Grade 2 Formative Conversation Starters: Math
Get strategies and practical tips for using guided conversations to explore how second-graders think about mathematical concepts.
By: Ted Coe, Scott Adamson, Kim Baker, Tammy Baumann, Sarka Mraz, Elaine Raby, Mary Resanovich, Desiree Spikings, Sarah Whitney
Topics: Informing instruction, Math & STEM