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Fact Sheet

Fall 2022 Data Release Fact Sheet

This study continues NWEA research into how COVID-19 has affected student learning. It builds on previous research showing achievement levels dropping drastically over the 2020–21 school year, then beginning to rebound in the 2021–22 school year when achievement gains mirrored pre-pandemic trends.

Topics: Assessment, Education research, Literacy, Math, Policy & advocacy, School improvement

12.05.22

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 it’s 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

09.16.22

Policy Brief

Student achievement in the 2021–22 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

07.19.22

Policy Brief

What’s working? Research providing real-time insights into districts’ 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

05.06.22

Brief

Academic Growth for English Learners: Lessons from school-year learning gains and summer learning loss – Implications for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

How can we support academic growth for English learners (ELs) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER funding can provide early intervention and extended school year support in the summer and after-school that can create sustainable change and further growth for ELs.

Topics: Assessment, Multilingual learners, Policy & advocacy

Products: MAP Growth

03.24.22

Brief

Academic growth for students with disabilities: Lessons from school-year learning gains and summer learning loss—Implications for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

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

03.24.22

Fact Sheet

NWEA Policy and Advocacy Agenda

In relentless pursuit of our mission to help all kids learn, the Policy and Advocacy team at NWEA elevates five key areas in which we seek to influence decision-making: informing the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving equity and innovation in assessments, supporting the reimagining of accountability, building and supporting a diverse educator workforce, and expanding opportunities to learn.

Topics: Policy & advocacy

Products: State Solutions

10.28.21
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