White Paper
Writing for all: NWEA stances on writing
09.16.22
Description
The NWEA stances on writing lay out a clear vision for the future of writing instruction. This paper addresses what writing is, why itās important and how the organization can better meet the needs of the writers we serve through our products, services, research and advocacy.
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Podcast
Today, Jacob is joined by an Alaskan and a Texan: Moon McCarley, Principal at Nondalton School and District Testing Coordinator for The Lake and Peninsula School District, located on the Alaska Peninsula; and Ashley Cruz, State Professional Learning Consultant at NWEA. They discuss how NWEA partners with districts across Alaska to create high-impact professional learning opportunities to expand assessment literacy. Along the way, Moon shares her experience as a Certified Facilitator and talks about how it helped her grow as a leader.
Topics: Equity, Leadership, Professional learning, School improvement
Products: Professional Learning
Case Study
MAP Reading Fluency returns instructional time, more objective results to Georgia elementary school
Learn how a Houston County, GA school used efficient, timely data from MAP Reading Fluency to deliver instructional support and save on testing time.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
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Georgia school bolsters foundational literacy skills with insights from MAP Reading Fluency
See how Bonaire Elementary School in Georgia used MAP Reading Fluency to address foundational skills and create far-reaching benefits for their students.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Case Study
Explore how Naperville 203 in Illinois revamped its fluency assessments from individual sessions to efficient, objective MAP Reading Fluency. By embracing rich, instant data, teachers optimized instruction, leading to significant student progress.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Webinar
NWEA research snapshot: Insights on recovery strategies
NWEA researchers explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding academic recovery. Designed for school and system leaders, this session details their latest research insights and explores the effectiveness of strategies like summer intervention programming and high-dose tutoring.
Topics: Education research, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership
White Paper
Worth the investment: Why research and innovation matter for improving outcomes for all kids
Trustworthy assessment data and an evidence-based understanding of what truly improves student learning can facilitate decision-making. At NWEA, we pursue both relentlessly because we know doing so improves outcomes for kids.
Topics: Education research
Products: MAP Growth
Article
Next-level science of reading: Early word recognition
This article summarizes the foundational research and scholarship on early word recognition, discusses strategies and tactics for putting the science of reading into practice, and includes numerous useful tips and best practices from an experienced reading interventionist.
Topics: Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency