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Assessment and standards

ESSA to ESSER: 4 federal funding sources drive data collection

Superintendents should be aware that federal funding sources from ESSA to ESSER let state education leaders invest in the collection and analysis of district data.

4 actions power educators’ student data collaborations

Here’s why central office and building leaders in the Pass Christian School District meet regularly to take deep dives into their data.

Are your students ready to succeed in college and career?

The case for smart assessment of essential skills at the secondary level to ensure success.

The summer puzzle: Summer plans to date are lacking in key areas

Many school districts have put out little information about 2021 summer learning and enrichment plans. Moreover, many of the plans released are missing high-leverage strategies like tutoring, assessment data, and clear communication plans.

Exams show 3 key impacts in students’ COVID rebound

The achievement impact of COVID is shrinking in many grades, though students remain farther behind in math, according to Star assessments of 3.8 million students.

3 keys for success as ‘kindergarten bubble’ looms

Districts reported lower kindergarten enrollment in 2020-21, which means returning students could alter the traditional makeup of the early grades this fall.
Mon Apr 19th, 2021

4 concepts to drive a more focused COVID recovery

For the first time in a long time, district leaders are facing fewer spending constraints as they look for innovations to move past COVID's disruptions.
Thu Apr 15th, 2021

4 equity ideas for revamping testing post-COVID

Many educators are coming to recognize that the disruptions of COVID have thrown into sharp relief the need to assess students more equitably.
Fri Apr 9th, 2021

Growth mindset: U.S. students rank in top 10

Girls in the U.S. showed higher rates of growth mindset than did boys. More affluent students also expressed a greater belief in the potential to expand intelligence.
Thu Apr 8th, 2021

5 reasons to add aptitude tests to career planning

Aptitude tests provide a more complete picture of a students' abilities and potential, and can open their eyes to new potential careers, research says.

Fri Apr 2nd, 2021

9 strategies to help shape a big district’s COVID recovery

Los Angeles USD leaders moved a half-million students online but now face challenges of inequitable learning gaps and high school graduation declines.

Wed Mar 31st, 2021