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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States should continue to implement high-quality school accountability systems, regardless of the level or nature of federal oversight.
States should keep giving statewide tests even if the Trump administration stops enforcing federal assessment laws.
Nearly all states use a measure of student longitudinal growth in accountability. But how should states decide which growth model to use?
Students need 21st century competencies to succeed in school, work and civic life. But assessing those competencies is challenging.
Student agency is a crucial skill, but schools struggle to teach and assess it. This review explores its assessment implications.
The Delaware Department of Education’s growth model study group examined the state’s growth model and whether it should be replaced.
The state’s advisory group reviewed and discussed approaches to improve district and school accountability.
A summary of the assessment and accountability recommendations issued by the Maryland Assessment and Accountability Task Force.
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 […]
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 […]
In today’s globalized world, intercultural understanding is a crucial skill that fosters respectful and productive interactions among diverse populations. Such skills are especially critical in today’s workforce, which increasingly demands […]
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 […]
Recent years have produced a surge in interest in improving state assessment programs. Many states are designing new assessments. Much of this innovation is aimed at addressing longstanding areas of […]
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 […]
As a desired outcome of education, ethical thinking has roots in philosophy, developmental psychology, and political movements that advocate for developing knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions beyond those associated with traditional […]
Creative thinking is essential for career success in the information age. According to the World Economic Forum, creative thinking ranks as the fastest growing and second-most important skill among employers. […]
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 […]