The NWEA stances on writing lay out a clear vision for the future of writing instruction. This paper addresses what writing is, why it’s important and how the organization can better meet the needs of the writers we serve through our products, services, research and advocacy.

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.

Learn about Louisiana’s curriculum-aligned, through-year approach to ELA and social studies assessment, developed in partnership with NWEA and other partners to foster deeper learning and close opportunity gaps.

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

When students have a say in their learning, they tend to gain self-confidence and perform better in school. Get them started with a data-rich assessment that can help them set effective learning goals with their teachers.

With reliable data from assessment, teachers can personalize instruction to better meet students’ individual needs. The result? Better preparedness for state tests, college, and beyond.

Students are individuals, and teachers need insights into their knowledge and learning progress. With interim assessment, teachers have actionable data they can put to immediate use in the classroom.