The word “data” strikes fear into many an educator’s heart. It doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to make friends with data in the classroom.

Personalizing instruction takes commitment and planning, but the potential rewards are worth it. There are proven practices that can streamline the process while still generating remarkable results.

You’ve heard all the arguments against standardized testing: It takes too much time. It burns kids out. It doesn’t help students learn. The truth about these testing myths might surprise you.

As new legislation shifts educational priorities, district-level administrators rise to the challenge of maintaining stability for teachers and students. Learn how high-quality assessment can support this effort, and help districts prioritize student learning.

You test your students every year to see how they’re doing. But have you ever assessed your assessment? How can you be sure it’s serving your students well?

There’s a lot of complex terminology in education. In the spirit of getting everyone on the same page, we’ve created a list of frequently misused terms and their definitions.

Teachers work hard to help students master grade-level content by year’s end. But it can be challenging to know how students are progressing relative to end-of-year expectations. MAP® Growth™ can help. It projects student performance on the state test and gives teachers an accurate picture of what students know and are ready to learn next.