Equity
It remains a critical challenge to ensure all children—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, and/or ability—have access to a high-quality education. We are at a pivotal time where communities and schools are navigating issues of equity, poverty, and opportunity gaps against a backdrop of shifting education policy. With access to exceptional data and a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and research partners, we are able to provide unique insight into these important issues.
Steven Wise shares some of his most recent findings on test engagement in this interview.
The 74
Topics: Equity, School & test engagement
Exploring the relationship between poverty and school performance
In this interview, Andrew Hegedus shares the origins of his work exploring the relationship between poverty and school performance, implications for educators, and where his research is headed next.
Education Dive
Topics: Equity, High-growth schools & practices
Ability to identify rapid guessing stands to improve interventions
Research at NWEA provides insight into rapid-guessing and what it means for students and educators.
Education Dive
Topics: Equity, Innovations in reporting & assessment, School & test engagement
Researchers can detect when students aren’t trying on computerized tests
A testing company spots disengaged students who are guessing answers too quickly.
The Hechinger Report
Topics: Equity, Innovations in reporting & assessment, School & test engagement
Summer learning loss: How teachers mobilize when kids return to school
NWEA researcher Megan Kuhfeld connected with Sonali Kohli of the LA Times to discuss summer learning loss.
Los Angeles Times
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to English-Learner education won’t work. Here’s why
Education Week interviewed Angela Johnson about her research showing the diverse academic and linguistic needs of English-learners, and how schools can better serve the needs of EL students.
Education Week
Topics: Equity, English Language Learners
When does inequality grow? A seasonal analysis of racial/ethnic disparities in K-8 learning
If achievement gaps between demographic groups change during times when school is out of session, then educators and policymakers have a reason for concern about educational equality during the school year. A large study using data from NWEA takes a broader, more in-depth look at the summer achievement gap and has uncovered some meaningful results.
Getting Smart
