We’re committed to helping states and school districts design and implement assessment and accountability systems that support meaningful educational outcomes and student achievement.
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We help states and school districts design assessments and assessment systems that meet technical and policy goals to support student learning and for other critical uses.
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We’re a leader in designing and implementing accountability systems for states and school districts to meet key federal and state requirements that also support continuous improvement efforts.
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We help state and district education leaders design, implement, and evaluate assessment and accountability practices to improve student learning and increase equity in important educational experiences and outcomes.
The last few years have produced a groundswell of interest in improving our school accountability systems. Some suggest it’s necessary to fine-tune current practices. Others advocate sweeping reforms that pave […]
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Prestigious panel chooses 18 new members for their expertise in education research and policy The National Academy of Education announced today that 18 exceptional education leaders and scholars are elected […]
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Through-year assessment is enjoying a surge of attention and more than a dozen states are designing, piloting, or implementing versions of this assessment model to replace their current end-of-year summative […]
Read MoreReflecting on and Improving Accountability Systems: Promises and Challenges Agenda Thursday, September 21st Time Topic 9:00am Welcome and Introduction to RILSScott Marion, Center for Assessment 9:15am What Problems are Current […]
Pressure to improve our school accountability systems is mounting. Criticism of accountability isn’t new, but it intensified in 2020, driven by two unprecedented crises: COVID-related school closures and a national […]
The last few years have produced a groundswell of interest in improving our school accountability systems. Some suggest it’s necessary to fine-tune current practices, while others advocate sweeping reforms that […]
In this three-part series, we explore key aspects of school accountability design that need to be properly balanced. In Part 1, we examine simplicity vs. complexity.
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The pressure of external tests can lead teachers to use formative assessment as test preparation. Here’s how to protect this important classroom practice.
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States can have the school accountability systems they value by minimizing the footprint of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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