Media mention
Early warning: Kindergarten readiness skills are trending downward
On this podcast, Megan Kuhfeld, a research scientist at NWEA, joins Thomas B. Fordham Institute’s Mike Petrilli to discuss her recent, sobering findings about the reading and math skills of children entering kindergarten.
The Education Gadfly Show
Topics: Equity, Early learning
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
