NWEA research webinar with Dr. Ayesha Hashim (NWEA) and Dr. Amanda Lu (Georgetown University) who covered the latest findings from a study on district pathways for sustaining tutoring after federal recovery funds had run out. The webinar will also featured a panel of district leaders sharing their insights into how to sustain tutoring programs in the post-COVID era.

Laura Tobias of State College Area School District, PA, uses MAP Growth data to guide her conversations with teachers, implement new programs, and drive student growth.

Reading specialist Dana Cansian of Monroe Township Public Schools (NJ) shares how pairing MAP Growth with MAP Reading Fluency reshaped her MTSS practice. By making fluency her “North Star,” she uncovered hidden phonics and phonemic awareness gaps, lifted conditional growth from the 60th to 99th percentile, and now trains teachers districtwide to turn data into next-day instruction.

Michelle Webb, Specialist of Interventions for Curriculum and Instruction at Arlington ISD in Texas, shares how her data-rich district uses MAP Growth to identify students for Read 180 and Math 180 interventions, track growth trends across the year, guide teacher coaching, and strengthen MTSS implementation from elementary through high school with high-quality, actionable data.

NWEA researcher Karyn Lewis sits down with new general manager Sabine Wallis at Fusion in Orlando to discuss Wallis’s personal journey towards becoming an education leader and her plans for the organization.

For many leaders, MTSS represents an intentional and responsive way to support learning across schools. But it’s not without its challenges. Read our guide for detailed tips on how to get the most out of MTSS in your school or district.

Explore five critical decisions where high-quality assessment data helps leaders support teachers, allocate resources wisely, and drive meaningful student growth across classrooms and schools.