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.

Debates about the best way to teach and assess reading are long-standing. In this guide, you’ll learn how to bridge that divide and bring everyone together with a clear plan and quality assessment data.

Trustworthy data from high-quality assessments can transform a classroom and foster a culture of data for schools and districts. Find practical strategies for getting started with solutions for early learners.

After 40+ years, NWEA continues to raise the bar for teaching and learning organizations. CEO Chris Minnich details where the not-for-profit is headed next.

With MAP Growth, you can assess students in a variety of subjects and in both English and Spanish. You can even predict state test scores. Ready to learn more?

Whether you’re focused on meeting the needs of struggling students, preparing high schoolers for life after graduation, or something else, trustworthy data from an assessment like MAP Growth can help you meet your goals.

MAP Growth is more than just an assessment with a 50,000 item pool. It’s an assessment that helps teachers teach and students learn.