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Assessment and standards

How wide is ‘rigor gap’ in Florida math and ELA?

Analysis identifies substantial “rigor gap” between grades Florida high school students earn and their mastery of math and English Language Arts content.

The power of a promise and student support, 32 years later

A study from the National Urban League and Merrill Lynch looking back at a cohort of urban children in the 1980s shows how impactful encouragement can be.

4 steps one district has taken to counter learning loss

As the scope of COVID learning loss becomes clearer, educators are quickly implementing strategies to prevent students from falling behind in math and reading.

Why these 4 areas are key in tackling COVID learning loss

Though one analysis finds COVID learning loss wasn’t as severe as expected, the absence of underrepresented students from the data has transformative policy implications for the education system.

COVID learning loss not as deep as feared, analysis finds

But a significant number of students—generally from low-income and other vulnerable groups—did not participate in testing because of connectivity problems or other issues.

Teaching in a crisis: Finding solutions during a pandemic

Six teachers discuss how they are creatively managing different types of instruction, and how policymakers and stakeholders can help.
Mon Nov 30th, 2020

NCES announces delay of NAEP assessments until 2022

State education chiefs applauded the decision to postpone the NAEP given the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Wed Nov 25th, 2020

Teaching in a crisis: Life on the front lines and on video screens

Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.
Wed Nov 25th, 2020

Teaching in a crisis: Educators discuss morale amid COVID-19

Six teachers across the country reflect on instruction, time management and learning in 2020.
Tue Nov 24th, 2020

Fall testing paints fuller picture of COVID learning loss

The COVID learning loss predictions were dire, and several organizations are now releasing data tracking how students have actually performed this fall. 
Tue Nov 24th, 2020

The 17 cities with big gaps in charter, public student funding

A study from the University of Arkansas shows the disparities between the charter and public school groups, in some cases as much as a $16,000 difference between pupils.
Fri Nov 20th, 2020