Portland, Ore. — July 19, 2022 — NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today new research highlighting the latest data on achievement during the pandemic. Key findings from this third school year impacted by COVID-19 suggest early signs of rebounding offering some hope. However, results also underscore
What happens at Fusion? NWEA welcomes Michael Bonner and Steve Pemberton to the main stage at Fusion Denver Join us for keynote sessions from renowned leaders who thrive at the intersection of innovation, teaching, and bold ideas. Michael Bonner, Thursday, June 27, 2024 Teacher | Author | Gamechanger | Full bio “You cannot demand a
Upcoming Events Spark Growth in the Big Easy June 25-27, 2025 Join us for Fusion 2025 as we take our inspiration from our incredibly vibrant host city, New Orleans! Just like the Big Easy, Fusion is a melting pot of fresh ideas, a one-of-a-kind experience where all the individual contributions add up to create something
Portland, Ore., June 7, 2022 — NWEA — the not-for-profit, research and educational services provider serving K-12 students — in collaboration with the Region 7 Education Service Center (ESC 7) announced today a new partnership to better serve districts. As a part of this initiative, MAP Growth data will transfer seamlessly into DMAC, enhancing this
CASE STUDY About The Elgin Children’s Foundation works to break the cycle of poverty in parts of Kentucky, Northeast Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia—regions recovering from the loss of mining jobs—by promoting academic growth, dental care, and more. Challenge Given the geography and low population density of Southern Appalachia, school leaders have few opportunities to connect
NWEA Releases Research Analysis Illuminating Impact of Learning Interruptions on Historically Underserved Students; Underscores Benefits of High-Quality Summer Learning Opportunities Portland, Ore. — April 11, 2022 — As we approach the end of the third straight year of learning disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. classrooms continue to address the immediate needs of students while
Fang Peng is passionate about making assessments smarter and more effective for all learners. She leads psychometric operations and research for MAP Reading Fluency and supports state summative assessments. With expertise in computer-adaptive testing, large language models, computational psychometrics, and early childhood development, she bridges advanced methodologies with practical assessment solutions. Prior to joining NWEA
Findings confirm disproportionate impacts and the need to target interventions accordingly Portland, Ore., December 14, 2021 — NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational services provider serving K-12 students — today released new research that illustrates the scale and disproportionate nature of the disruption in student learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, Learning
November 18, 2021 NWEA Supports the Infrastructure and Jobs Act’s Focus on Closing the Nation’s Digital Divide Millions of students lack the powerful home broadband connections and devices required for digital instruction, online collaboration with peers and teachers, and homework. This “Homework Gap” is particularly pronounced for Black, Latino, low income, and rural families. Given
NWEA, the ed tech nonprofit probably best known for its MAP assessments, is expanding its services into professional development and school improvement services.