Fact Sheet
State Solutions from NWEA
10.15.21

Description
At NWEA, weāre partnering with states to create balanced assessment systems that prioritize learning and teaching. Itās time for unified approaches that support educators in challenging every student, increase opportunity for schools and students to show growth, and drive the systems-level actions needed to foster educational equity. Reimagine assessment and accountability with us.
View fact sheetTopics: Assessment, Policy & advocacy
Products: State Solutions
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