Equity
It remains a critical challenge to ensure all children—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, and/or ability—have access to a high-quality education. We are at a pivotal time where communities and schools are navigating issues of equity, poverty, and opportunity gaps against a backdrop of shifting education policy. With access to exceptional data and a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and research partners, we are able to provide unique insight into these important issues.
Researchers can detect when students aren’t trying on computerized tests
A testing company spots disengaged students who are guessing answers too quickly.
The Hechinger Report
Topics: Equity, Innovations in reporting & assessment, School & test engagement
Summer learning loss: How teachers mobilize when kids return to school
NWEA researcher Megan Kuhfeld connected with Sonali Kohli of the LA Times to discuss summer learning loss.
Los Angeles Times
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to English-Learner education won’t work. Here’s why
Education Week interviewed Angela Johnson about her research showing the diverse academic and linguistic needs of English-learners, and how schools can better serve the needs of EL students.
Education Week
Topics: Equity, English Language Learners
When does inequality grow? A seasonal analysis of racial/ethnic disparities in K-8 learning
If achievement gaps between demographic groups change during times when school is out of session, then educators and policymakers have a reason for concern about educational equality during the school year. A large study using data from NWEA takes a broader, more in-depth look at the summer achievement gap and has uncovered some meaningful results.
Getting Smart
Computer-based testing offers glimpse into ‘rapid guessing’ habits
When students speed through a computer-based test, their responses are far less likely to be accurate than if they took longer to find the solution, according to new research.
Education Dive
Topics: Equity, School & test engagement
Relationships between poverty and school performance
An NWEA webinar by Dr. Andy Hegedus on the relationships between poverty and school performance
Topics: Equity, High-growth schools & practices
Transitioning to kindergarten: What 3 RPPs find on district-led programs
In this first edition of the “Research Insights” series, we visit the early childhood education space across NNERPP. Here we find three districts offering different versions of a kindergarten transition program for their students.
NNERP Extra Magazine
Topics: Early learning, Equity, High-growth schools & practices
