The science of reading is the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction, organized around models that describe how and why. It’s been around a long time, and it’s here to help us better reach kids who are learning to read. Learn about how it ties into decoding, phonics, language comprehension, and fluency, plus how assessment data can guide your efforts.

Learn more about essential components to successful school improvement and our partnership with UChicago Impact®. This detailed article explores how we work alongside districts for meaningful, equitable, sustainable change.

See how assessment data from MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency can guide thoughtful, efficient year-end reflections and planning sessions.

This resource provides information about MAP Growth Science’s multidimensional items and their alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 6–8.

Sample test items are included.

This resource provides information about MAP Growth Science’s multidimensional items and their alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 3–5.

Sample test items are included.

This resource provides information about MAP Growth Science’s multidimensional items and their alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 9–12.

Sample test items are included.

Learn how educators can avoid thinking of assessments as frustrating events, irrelevant tasks, or disempowering hoops to jump through and create learning experiences around assessment that empower students and foster growth.