Policy Brief
Informing COVID-19 recovery: Insights from NWEA’s MAP Growth assessment and policy recommendations
07.28.21

Description
How can policymakers and education leaders advance learning for all students next year and beyond? Read highlights from new NWEA research on student achievement in 2020-2021 and equity-focused recommendations by NWEA Policy and Advocacy informed by this work for federal, state, and district leaders working to support learning recovery to lay a strong foundation for success for all students.
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