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Assessment

4 steps to getting students back on track this year

This four-step approach to address this educational crisis is based on what we learned from Hurricane Katrina and what we know about our students today.

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3 big changes should simplify SATs for students

The disruptions of COVID have accelerated a slate of changes designed to simplify the SATs for students and colleges, the College Board announced Tuesday.

7 ways teachers will feel ‘safer’ about high stakes tests

Superintendents and their teams can provide teachers with more guidance in using assessments to gauge students’ progress and design interventions that improve achievement. 

Title IX rules, school choice mark DeVos’ ED legacy

Betsy DeVos, who resigned as education secretary Friday, supported limited federal involvement in education, promoted choice and offered flexibility during COVID.
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5 tips for choosing the right SEL program

Here are five steps that districts should take when selecting the best SEL curriculum for their students and teachers

Why tutoring is gaining momentum as a learning loss fix

Equal-access tutoring—which "is among the most effective education interventions ever studied"—can be scaled nationally, education researchers say.
Tue Jan 5th, 2021

Congress approves $54.3 billion in relief for public schools

Critics say the stimulus package will provide help to offset costs from the COVID-19 pandemic but falls well short of the funds that were desired.
Tue Dec 22nd, 2020

4 steps for an effective IEP during remote learning

There are certain considerations to keep in mind for remote or hybrid learning. Here are four steps to guide you
Wed Dec 16th, 2020

5 ways Biden can make K-12 testing more fair

Joe Biden's administration is being urged to transform assessment and accountability systems to counter the COVID's inequitable impacts on education.
Tue Dec 15th, 2020

Resilience in the classroom and at work

Marcus Buckingham, an expert on talent at work, will speak to FETC attendees about identifying strengths and building resilience in both students and teachers.
Fri Dec 11th, 2020

COVID-19’s dramatic impact on college enrollment in 1 year

The annual High School Benchmarks study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows stunning declines year over year for colleges, lower-income students.
Thu Dec 10th, 2020