Accountability System Design Tensions
Why we keep adding measures to our school accountability systems and how we can harness the idea of subtraction to streamline them.
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Leveraging All State Education Data at a Crucial Time
More than ever, states need to be able to leverage their data to maximize insight into student performance. Our framework paper can help.
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Safeguarding State Assessment
States should consider key safeguards to maintain strong assessment systems, in case the U.S. Department of Education can no longer enforce ESSA.
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Assessment Culture and Assessment Systems
Assessment culture can shape how schools approach student assessment. Improving both culture and systems can strengthen student outcomes.
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Don’t Start With Assessment: Navigating State Involvement in 21st Century Competencies
Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions.
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Balanced Assessment Systems, Reimagined as a Relay Race
School districts play a powerful role in creating balanced assessment systems.
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Building on a Strong Foundation: A New Chapter of Leadership at the Center
As three new leaders take the helm at the Center for Assessment, they share their vision for the future and the commitments that will guide them.
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Chris Domaleski: The Center’s New Executive Director
Chris Domaleski becomes the Center’s executive director on Sept. 18. In this interview, he discusses his plans and priorities.
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Carla Evans: New Associate Director of the Center
Carla Evans becomes an associate director of the Center for Assessment on Sept. 18. In this interview, she discusses her plans and priorities.
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Juan D’Brot: New Associate Director of the Center
Juan D’Brot becomes an associate director of the Center for Assessment on Sept. 18. In this interview, he discusses his plans and priorities.
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Changing State Assessments Won’t Improve Student Learning
If we want students to learn more, we must engage them with good teaching and meaningful content.
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Preserving the Human Connection in the Age of GenAI in Schools
Generative AI cannot replace the relationships among adults and children that are crucial for healthy development and learning.
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Statewide Assessments Are Critical for Informed Public School Choice
As public school choice expands, state tests play an increasingly important role: providing a common benchmark to help families evaluate their options.
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Navigating Formative Assessment in Mathematics: Lessons from Rincon Valley Union School District
A recent project to build professional learning communities that support teachers in formative assessment shows the importance of flexible leadership.
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Zero-based Assessment System Design
How an idea from budget management can help school districts break the logjams they face when they try to get rid of unnecessary tests.
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The Secret to Making Policy Stick: Getting the Advice You Need
Policies don’t implement themselves. Three key advisory groups can help states move from concept to classroom.
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The Challenges of Assessing 21st Century Competencies
A new report from the Center explores the challenges of assessing 21st century competencies and offers practical advice.
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Subtraction in Assessment and Accountability (Re)Design
Resisting our urge to add design layers to assessment and accountability systems—and subtracting instead—can produce better solutions.
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