

Podcast
We talk to Tatiana Ciccarelli, a math educator and model teacher from New York City, currently supporting educators around the country through professional learning, and Dr. Chase Nordengren, principal research scientist for effective instruction at NWEA.
Topics: Education research, Equity, Instructional strategies, Literacy, Math, Professional learning
Products: MAP Growth, Professional Learning


Podcast
Whatās it like in classrooms right now? The only way to know is to ask a teacher, so we sat down with a first-grade elementary teacher and a sixth-grade social studies & science teacher and listened.
Topics: Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategies, Literacy, Professional learning, Science, Social emotional learning
Products: Professional Learning


Podcast
In this episode of The Continuing Educator, our hosts talk about how to establish a real rapport with your students and build a classroom culture where they can trust and thrive. The first step? Ask your kids how they want the class to work for them, and be honest about what you expect in return. Kids can smell inauthenticity. Plus: Tips for when to step in to kids’ conflicts with each other, the utility of unicorns and mermaids, and a google-form for hair-adjacent encouragement.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Instructional strategies, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: Professional Learning


Video
The Power of Partnership: Tacoma Public Schools + NWEA
In this video, you’ll hear from Tacoma Schools on how they partnered with NWEA to provide meaningful, evidence-based solutions to support student learning and success: social-emotional learning, and family engagement.
Topics: Equity, Leadership


Webinar
The science of reading for leaders: Helping your teachers shift instructional practice
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 37% of 4th grade students performed below basic level in 2022, which is not significantly different from scores in 1992. This webinar for district leaders discusses how to apply the science of reading in making real change.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Instructional strategies, Leadership, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning


Guide
4 simple ways to apply the science of reading to your classroom
The āscience of readingā has become one of those ubiquitous buzzword phrases in education. Educators may find themselves wondering, āWhat are the implications of the science of reading for me, my students, and my whole approach to literacy instruction?ā Answer those questions and more with this detailed guide.Ā
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Instructional strategies, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


Article
6 ways to level up with the science of reading
Implementing the science of reading is an ongoing process to shift instructional strategies to evidence-based practices. Two literacy experts from NWEAĀ® share six ways literacy educators can continue to build on their progress and take the science of reading to the next level.
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Instructional strategies, Literacy