Assessments Should Be More Inclusive to Reflect All Students’ Cultures Experiences
February 06, 2024 by EdTrust New EdTrust Report Details How to Make Assessments More Inclusive, Provide More Accurate Data.
Advocates’ Guide to Demanding Racially and Culturally Inclusive State Assessments
February 06, 2024 by EdTrust argues for annual federally required assessments to be more inclusive, explaining why these changes are necessary, how they can provide more accurate data, and how policymakers can exert consumer pressure on vendors to create more inclusive assessments.
Improving Student Access to Empowering, Rigorous Content Webinar Series
September 15, 2023 by EdTrust Empowering our nation’s students to become well-rounded individuals — equipped to navigate the complexities of our world, contribute to an inclusive society, and achieve their own biggest dreams — starts…
The Search for More Complex Racial and Ethnic Representation in Grade School Books
In a study of 300 children's books, Ed Trust identified large disparities in characters and topics describing White people vs. people of color in curricula
Concerned About NAEP Long-Term Trend Results? There is a Path Forward
The recent NAEP long-term trend results are a concerning confirmation of the effect of unfinished learning on Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds and reveal the scale…
Nation’s Report Card Shows Troubling Decline of Students’ Knowledge in Math and Reading
June 21, 2023 by EdTrust Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, on NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment Data WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued the following…
Nation’s Report Card Shows Troubling Decline of Students’ Knowledge About Civics and History
May 03, 2023 by EdTrust Statement from Allison Socol on decline in U.S. history and civics proficiency among students WASHINGTON – Allison Socol, Ph.D., vice president for P–12 policy, practice, and research at The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding today’s…
The Education Trust’s Comment Regarding the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
May 02, 2023 by EdTrust May 1, 2023 Patrick Rooney Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W202 Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear…
Future of Assessments: Centering Equity and the Lived Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators
Addressing inequities in the educational outcomes — particularly for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds — cannot…