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Assessment and standards

When teachers leave education, testing is not the cause

High-stakes testing does not cause teachers to leave education or switch schools or districts. In fact, it may help retain some new teachers, a study has found.

Industry News: New partnerships help schools enhance services for students, educators

New Mexico and Texas, plus districts in Tennessee, Michigan and California, partner with suppliers to provide assessments, boost literacy, improve student readiness, and upgrade facilities for safety and energy efficiency.

New book provides legally aligned assessment practices for identification, evaluation of students with ED

Emotional disturbance is arguably the most subjective IDEA category and one of the most difficult to assess. Because the category is so subjective, school districts often struggle with how to […]

Research supports Idaho district’s purchase of reading curriculum for Tier 3 students

Administrators in the Coeur d’Alene Public Schools in Idaho needed to know if their investment in digital tools for reading curriculum was making a measurable difference in student academic growth. The district’s research uncovered surprising results. Sponsored content by Istation.

Computer assessments helping Arkansas district screen for dyslexia in K-2 students

Fort Smith School District uses Istation as a state-approved initial screener that also provides interventions and other resources to support teachers and students alike. Sponsored content by Istation.

Curriculum association news roundup

From student assessment changes and innovative science teaching awards to board appointments and leadership training, here’s what K-12 educators need to know about what’s happening at ACTFL, ACTE, NCSS, NCTM and NSTA.

Tue Nov 19th, 2019

Standardized testing is not the enemy

Guest columnist Mark D. Benigni, superintendent of Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut, says standardized testing is not the problem. Rather, the issue is how some districts are using these scores.

Tue Nov 19th, 2019

DA Survey Results: How to Improve Formative Assessment

In this web seminar, we discussed the results of our recent District Administration survey about formative assessments. Sponsored content by Istation.

Tue Nov 12th, 2019

Growth mindset studies reveal differing results

Growth mindset studies reveal conflicting evidence on the benefits of the idea that student intelligence can improve through challenges and hard work.
Tue Oct 15th, 2019

How 3 districts harness the power of graduate profiles

An increasing number of district leaders are creating highly detailed graduate profiles to ensure students have the soft skills they need to succeed after high school. 
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

DA Survey Results: How to Improve Formative Assessment

Formative assessment can help to differentiate instruction and improve student achievement. But, many teachers struggle to take a systematic approach to formative assessment, which could make it much more effective. […]
Tue Aug 27th, 2019