White Paper
Writing for all: NWEA stances on writing
The NWEA stances on writing lay out a clear vision for the future of writing instruction. This paper addresses what writing is, why itās important and how the organization can better meet the needs of the writers we serve through our products, services, research and advocacy.
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Policy & advocacy
Policy Brief
Student achievement in the 2021ā22 school year: Growth is up, but COVID-19 learning gaps remain
The latest NWEA analysis on student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is cause for hope as well as continued urgency. Read highlights from new NWEA research on student achievement in 2021-2022 and recommendations by NWEA Policy and Advocacy that will help students recover from the pandemic.
Topics: Education research, Policy & advocacy
Products: MAP Growth
eBook
Everything you need to know about the science of reading
Confused by conflicting reports on what works in literacy instruction? This ebook provides a concise view of evidence-based best practices for improving elementary reading outcomes.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Education research, Leadership, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Policy Brief
Whatās working? Research providing real-time insights into districtsā recovery efforts
In response to disrupted learning opportunities associated with the pandemic, the Road to Recovery (R2R) research team is researching which recovery interventions are improving student outcomes. Learn more about the goals of this project, what we know so far, and early recommendations for districts.
Topics: Education research, Policy & advocacy
Products: MAP Growth
Brief
How can we support academic growth for students with disabilities (SWD) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER and IDEA funding can provide early intervention, extended school year support in the summer, and other evidence-based supports that can create sustainable change and further growth for SWD.
Topics: Education research, Multilingual learners, Policy & advocacy
Webinar
Research meets practice: How educators are responding to the latest COVID-19 impact results
Educators and NWEA researchers offer research-backed suggestions and strategies to help recover unfinished learning and chart a new path forward after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics: Education research
Products: MAP Growth
Webinar
COVID-19 altered nearly every facet of education last year. Watch the webinar with a panelist of experts as they discuss new research from NWEA on the academic progress of students during the pandemic and implications for policies and practices aimed to support recovery and advance learning for historically underserved communities.
Topics: Education research, Policy & advocacy
Products: MAP Growth