Why Statewide Assessments Matter: Parents Need to Know How Their Children Are Doing
May 19, 2022 by Jerusha Caple As a mom of three children, I make lots of decisions every day about how to support their individual needs. I’m involved in my children’s education and engage regularly with…
Why Assessments Matter: Data Quality is Essential for Education Equity
April 27, 2022 by Brenda Berg When advocates say, “We all know what’s happening,” and are only armed with anecdotes and not data, it is hard for policymakers to distinguish between what is a one-time experience…
Holding Students Back: Is Grade Retention Really Necessary During the Pandemic?
December 06, 2021 by Brittney Davis When I taught high school English, many students entered my classroom reading several grade levels below ninth grade. This meant that I was adjusting my lesson plans to teach skills…
NAEP Is Telling Us Again That It’s Past Time to Close Long-Standing Resource Gaps
November 12, 2021 by Denise Forte Those who study educational disparities know that money matters in education. And it’s not just about how much money is allocated, it’s about resource equity, that is, how effectively state…
What’s the Big Deal with Statewide Assessments?
September 21, 2021 by Jessica Mahoney The school year is underway — and educators, leaders and advocates are looking for data to make the most of learning time and to understand where to best allocate resources.…
Joint Letter to U.S Secretary Cardona on the Future of Statewide Assessment in K-12 Education
August 19, 2021 by EdTrust The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC 20202 Download the Full Letter (Spanish) Download the Full Letter (English) Dear Secretary…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Flexibility for Annual Statewide Assessments
April 14, 2021 by EdTrust Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Rosenblum U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Acting Assistant Secretary Rosenblum: Thank you for your leadership in supporting states to…
Why Parents, School Leaders, and Advocates Shouldn’t Underestimate the Power of Statewide Assessments
April 08, 2021 by Denise Forte Over the last year, students have learned to cope with significant uncertainty and navigated learning in new ways. With the support of committed educators, families, and caregivers, many students have…
The “Science of Reading”
March 26, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. The last results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress showed no progress and some indicators even declined, meaning few children are reading at an advanced or proficient level. Partly…