Student Achievement and Assessment

Op-ed

We started grouping students by reading ability vs. grade. Here's what happened

Educators teach skills that every student in the room is ready for. There’s no guessing and no watering down instruction.

Op-ed

Starting smart: Take advantage of the beginning of summer break

The first week after students leave is actually one of the most valuable weeks of the entire school year.

Op-ed

How I coach all educators at my Baltimore high school to be reading and writing teachers

The only way to catch older students up is to wrap literacy lessons into every grade and subject. But faculty members must learn how.

Op-ed

What’s the best way to measure a school’s quality? 5 factors to consider

More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school's success.

College and Career Readiness

Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

The ESSA tasked K-12 schools nationwide with getting students more prepared for college and career, but many are still figuring out how to do the "career" part well.

Leadership

Recently retired superintendents offer advice for the next generation of district leaders

"You don't have to put out every fire." Experienced leaders stress the importance of clear communication, transparency, humility, and flexibility.

Research

New study offers "best way" to measure school performance

The FutureEd project drew on decades of research into the key features of successful schools to create a more accurate model for measuring quality.

Op-ed

In a divided culture, we need a bipartisan approach to improving K-12 student achievement

Even in today's hyper-polarized environment, these six proven reforms have broad political support and could significantly improve the nation's schools.

Op-ed

Advice for districts: Don’t give more tests — give the right tests

Our work in Wisconsin and New York found assessment overload is keeping students and teachers from getting the data they need.

Research

CRPE report urges “what must come next” for public K-12 education at a crossroads

Center on Reinventing Public Education

The newest research from the Center on Reinventing Public Education calls for bold approaches to address the harsh realities faced by U.S. schools five years post-pandemic.

Research

CRPE releases report analyzing five years of pandemic impact, with strategic advice for district leaders

Center on Reinventing Public Education

The report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education drew from a wide range of research about the crisis response in K-12, recovery efforts, and ongoing challenges facing schools, while providing recommendations for districts moving forward.

Policy and Legislation

Tougher academic standards ahead for Virginia students

Youngkin administration aims for NAEP proficiency, but critics question effectiveness.

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