The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student achievement has been defined by some as the difference between student achievement during the pandemic and what achievement would have been if […]
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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 […]
This paper describes a set of studies conducted to help understand the effects of pandemic-related disruptions on students’ academic performance during the 2020-2021 academic year in the state of Utah. […]
This paper, supported by CCSSO, provides guidance to help education leaders tackle accountability design and implementation decisions in light of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 […]
Chris Domaleski and Scott Marion explore the potential strengths and limitations of various options for state testing in 2021 given the challenges raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Assessment and Accountability Agenda Date/Time Topic August 11, 20203:30 – 5:00pm EDT Assessment for Fall 2020This webinar is based on a CCSSO-sponsored paper focused […]
The authors provide guidance to help education leaders address the challenges of data collection and reporting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.