Video
Rethink the relationship between poverty and growth
A new study from the Center for School and Student Progress shows that while school achievement is negatively influenced by poverty, poverty has a minimal impact on a schoolās ability to foster growth
Topics: Education research, Equity
Products: MAP Growth
Video
Collaborative for Student Growth: Early kindergarten transition program
Portland Public Schools partners with the University of Portland and the Collaborative for Student Growth to examine the impact of early kindergarten transition programs.
Topics: Education research
Products: MAP Growth
Infographic
Rethink the relationship between poverty + school performance infographic
School performance has traditionally been evaluated by measuring achievement. But a new study shows this approach can marginalize schools serving low-income populations.
Topics: Education research, Equity
Products: MAP Growth
Webinar
Self-Efficacy and the ELL Achievement Gap
Learn more about the relationship between self-efficacy and the achievement gap for English language learners (ELLs).
Topics: Multilingual learners, Social emotional learning
Products: MAP Growth
Webinar
COVID-19 Closures & Learning Loss
Researchers from NWEA used their extensive data on summer learning loss to extrapolate student achievement scenarios in the wake COVID-19 closures. In this webinar, experts discuss this research and implications for our students, schools and districts.
Topics: Education research
Products: MAP Growth
Webinar
Beyond Back-to-School: Equity and Innovation in the COVID-19 Era
Chris Minnich, Dr. John King Jr., Joel Rose, and Karen Niemi discuss how state education leaders can empower districts to use data and structure their strategic restart plans to meet the diverse needs of all students for their return to school and beyond.
Topics: Leadership
Products: MAP Growth, State Solutions
Webinar
Remote testing: Guidance for this fall
NWEA senior research fellows Drs. John Cronin and Steven Wise, along with product manager Adam Wolfgang, answer educatorsā pressing questions about remote testing, from the student and proctor experience and best practices from virtual schools to ways to ensure data validity.
Topics: Assessment, Education research
Products: MAP Growth