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Fact Sheet

NWEA Policy and Advocacy Agenda

In relentless pursuit of our mission to help all kids learn, the Policy and Advocacy team at NWEA elevates five key areas in which we seek to influence decision-making: informing the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving equity and innovation in assessments, supporting the reimagining of accountability, building and supporting a diverse educator workforce, and expanding opportunities to learn.

Topics: Policy & advocacy

Products: State Solutions

10.28.21

Fact Sheet

Creating equitable assessments

At NWEA, we understand that data from the assessments we create plays a critical role in supporting student-centered instruction, and in informing the systems, policies, and investments that support equal opportunity for all students to learn. As we partner with states and the districts to create systems that positively impact all students, we apply an equity lens to test design, content development, and integration of accessibility and accommodations.

Topics: Equity, Policy & advocacy

Products: State Solutions

10.25.21

White Paper

Convening for a common cause: Reimagining assessment and accountability to improve student learning

Recommendations for federal and state stakeholders to address pandemic impacts and improve assessment and accountability systems over the long term.

Ideas stem from three convenings of more than 60 organizations representing state departments of education, school districts, policy and advocacy groups, universities, and more.

Topics: Policy & advocacy

Products: State Solutions

04.06.21

Webinar

Assessing student learning in the “new normal”: Considerations for policy and practice

In this webinar, our panel of practitioners, policy experts, and researchers discussed the role of high-quality assessment data, alongside nonacademic information, as a critical component of district and state efforts to address student and systems-level needs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Topics: Education research, Policy & advocacy

Products: MAP Growth

01.20.21

White Paper

K–12 Assessment Policy Recommendations for the 117th Congress and the Administration

NWEA recommendations to the federal government regarding the need to expand flexibility and incentivize innovation in both assessment and accountability systems.

Topics: Policy & advocacy

Products: State Solutions

12.15.20

Article

The challenge of meeting ever-changing educational policies

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.

Topics: Policy & advocacy

Products: MAP Growth

08.06.20

Case Study

How to meet the demands of ever-changing legislation

When it comes to academic standards, the only constant is change. Schools need to make sure their assessment solutions are up to date and aligned with the latest legislation.

Topics: Policy & advocacy

Products: MAP Growth

08.05.20
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