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Refining Accountability Systems to Better Inform Improvement Efforts
Mel Wylen and Mitch Herz detail a four-level hierarchy to help states design fair and actionable accountability systems that result in better outcomes.
Revising State Assessments: Balancing Efficiency and Quality
Learn how U.S. Department of Education waiver options empower state education agencies to streamline assessments, cut testing time, and maintain fairness and data quality.
The Importance of Early Literacy Assessments—and Why They Must Be Used Wisely
More than 30 states now require early literacy assessments to help schools evaluate students for risk of reading difficulties. But are these assessments being used in ways that truly help students?
Texas Educators Become Assessment Designers to Improve Teaching and Learning
Learn more about how Texas educators are helping design STAAR-aligned assessments that promote higher order thinking and better reflect classroom instruction, ensuring students are prepared and supported for success.
Critical Insights for Improving Assessment Practices in K–12 Education
Discover four essential insights into how reading benchmarks, diagnostic tools, formative practices, and summative assessments can work together to support effective instruction, meet the multifaceted needs of all learners, and improve outcomes across K–12 education.
Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 16: Assessing Student Readiness for Accelerated Math in Middle School—A Conversation With Dr. Guillermo López, Janine Penney, and Scott Firkins
Learn how Palo Alto Unified School District partnered with WestEd to create a fair, evidence-based process for accurately placing middle school students into accelerated math courses.
Four Key Assessment and Accountability Trends Education Leaders Should Monitor
In this blog post, WestEd assessment and accountability experts spotlight four critical areas transforming education measurement and improvement systems.
Helping Teachers Navigate State Assessments Beyond “Teaching to the Test”
Learn more about how understanding the purpose and design of state summative assessments and targeted professional development can help teachers better support student learning and outcomes.
Putting Research Into Practice: WestEd Partners With California to Strengthen Holocaust and Genocide Education
Tasked with enhancing Holocaust and genocide awareness among youth, the California Governor’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education partnered with WestEd to equip educators with vital resources to teach these topics.
Newly Released Guide Offers Insights Into Teacher Licensure Requirements Nationwide
A recently published guide from WestEd brings together essential information on teacher licensure requirements and trends in the education workforce. Offering an in-depth look at licensure requirements in all 50 states and Washington, DC, the guide is a valuable resource for those seeking to improve teacher recruitment and retention strategies.
