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Testing Democracy: How Large-Scale Assessment Systems Can Support Civic Learning

Laura HamiltonChris Brandt
Mar 02, 2026
Assessment Classroom/Formative District Education Policy Large Scale Assessment Performance- & Project-Based State

This paper provides guidance to support small changes that could help raise the salience of civic goals and generate data to monitor progress.

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Artificial Intelligence in Large-Scale Assessment Systems

Will LoriéNathan Dadey
Feb 18, 2026
Assessment Education Policy Large Scale Assessment State

An exploration of the potential of AI, especially generative AI, in key stages of the educational assessment life cycle.

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Toolkit

Implementing Balanced Assessment Systems

Center for Assessment
Feb 13, 2026
Assessment Balanced Assessment Systems Education Policy

A practical guidebook, webinar and slides for states and districts working to implement balanced assessment systems.

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Paper

Academic Growth: Recommendations for the Senate HELP Committee

Center for Assessment
Feb 13, 2026
Assessment Education Policy Federal Growth Technical Issues

The Center responds to the Senate HELP Committee’s request for information on academic growth models.

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Making the Most of the Data We Have: A Five-Part Strategy for Challenging Times

Juan D'Brot
Apr 08, 2025
Assessment Data Literacy Education Policy Professional Learning State

Education leaders need new strategies to protect their data and use it effectively, since moves by the Trump administration threaten their access to the data that supports good decision-making.

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The Case for Statewide School Accountability Systems

Center for Assessment
Mar 26, 2025
Accountability Education Policy Federal State

States should continue to implement high-quality school accountability systems, regardless of the level or nature of federal oversight.

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The Case for State Testing

Center for Assessment
Mar 07, 2025
Assessment Education Policy Federal Large Scale Assessment State

States should keep giving statewide tests even if the Trump administration stops enforcing federal assessment laws.

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How Should States Choose a Growth Model?

Scott MarionChris DomaleskiWill Lorié
Feb 20, 2025
Accountability Assessment Education Policy Growth Indicators Large Scale Assessment State Technical Issues

Nearly all states use a measure of student longitudinal growth in accountability. But how should states decide which growth model to use?

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Assessing 21st Century Competencies: Guiding Principles for States and Districts

Chris BrandtCarla EvansChris Domaleski
Jan 21, 2025
Assessment Classroom/Formative District Education Policy Large Scale Assessment Performance- & Project-Based State

Students need 21st century competencies to succeed in school, work and civic life. But assessing those competencies is challenging.

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Presentation

2024 Reidy Interactive Learning Series

Center for Assessment
Oct 02, 2024
Assessment Education Policy Equity and Fairness Federal State

A collection of presentations on the consequential uses of assessment, from the Center’s 2024 conference.

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Paper

Understanding Assessment Culture

Erika LandlCaroline Wylie
Aug 30, 2024
Assessment Assessment Literacy Balanced Assessment Systems Classroom/Formative District Education Policy Professional Learning

How do attitudes and beliefs about assessment affect teaching and learning in your school? In partnership with ISTE, the Center has created a guide that’s intended to help school and […]

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The Time Trap: Why It’s Misguided to Report Assessment Results as “Years of Learning”

Damian BetebennerCharles DePascale
Aug 28, 2024
Accountability Assessment Data Literacy Education Policy Large Scale Assessment Reliability Reporting State

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators and policymakers have scrambled to assess the impact on student learning. Popular metrics that have gained traction are the notions of “years […]

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Toolkit

Assessment System Review: A Toolkit for Schools and Districts

Carla EvansLaura PinsonneaultCaroline Wylie
Aug 13, 2024
Assessment Balanced Assessment Systems District Education Policy

The Center has long advocated that schools and districts undertake thoughtful reviews of the assessments they require, so they create a system of assessments that provides the information they need, […]

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High School Testing in Delaware: Opportunities and Challenges

Will LoriéScott Marion
Jul 30, 2024
Assessment Education Policy State

This report explores the three major approaches to high school testing: survey, end-of-course, and college admissions testing.

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Paper

Measuring Student Success Skills: A Review of the Literature on Analytical Thinking

Chris BrandtWill Lorié
Jun 07, 2024
Assessment Classroom/Formative Education Policy Interim Assessment Large Scale Assessment Performance- & Project-Based State

The ability to think analytically is vital in today’s world. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, economic globalization and societal complexities, analytical thinking skills are paramount to career […]

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Pandemic Impact and Recovery in Hawaii: A Descriptive Case Study

Damian BetebennerJeri Thompson
Mar 07, 2024
Education Policy Growth Technical Issues

This study explores the effects of COVID-19 on academic growth and achievement in Hawaii schools, and strategies that school leaders used in the recovery from the pandemic. The calculations in […]

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Presentation

2023 Reidy Interactive Lecture Series

Center for Assessment
Sep 21, 2023
Accountability Education Policy

Reflecting 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 […]

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Presentation

The Path Forward for School Accountability: Practical Ways to Improve School Accountability Systems Now (Webinar)

Chris DomaleskiJuan D'BrotBrian GongLaura PinsonneaultChris Brandt
Aug 03, 2023
Accountability Education Policy Federal State

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 […]

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