

Article
10 canāt-miss benefits of MAP Reading Fluency
All reading tests are not created equal. With helpful features, innovative reporting tools, and robust professional learning experiences, MAPĀ® Reading Fluencyā¢ is an early reading assessment unlike any other. Learn more about the equity-advancing, time-saving features included with MAP Reading Fluency
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Literacy, Multilingual learners, Professional learning
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Article
6 ways to improve instructional coaching for your teachers
Instructional coaching can have a major impact on instructional practices, student learning, and teacher retention, but it has to be planned and implemented thoughtfully. Here are six best practices.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Professional learning
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Podcast
We talk to Tatiana Ciccarelli, a math educator and model teacher from New York City, currently supporting educators around the country through professional learning, and Dr. Chase Nordengren, principal research scientist for effective instruction at NWEA.
Topics: Education research, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Math, Professional learning
Products: MAP Growth, Professional Learning


Podcast
Whatās it like in classrooms right now? The only way to know is to ask a teacher, so we sat down with a first-grade elementary teacher and a sixth-grade social studies & science teacher and listened.
Topics: Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Professional learning, Science, Social emotional learning
Products: Professional Learning


Podcast
In this episode of The Continuing Educator, our hosts talk about how to establish a real rapport with your students and build a classroom culture where they can trust and thrive. The first step? Ask your kids how they want the class to work for them, and be honest about what you expect in return. Kids can smell inauthenticity. Plus: Tips for when to step in to kids’ conflicts with each other, the utility of unicorns and mermaids, and a google-form for hair-adjacent encouragement.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: Professional Learning


Video
The Power of Partnership: Tacoma Public Schools + NWEA
In this video, you’ll hear from Tacoma Schools on how they partnered with NWEA to provide meaningful, evidence-based solutions to support student learning and success: social-emotional learning, and family engagement.
Topics: Equity, Leadership


Webinar
The science of reading for leaders: Helping your teachers shift instructional practice
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 37% of 4th grade students performed below basic level in 2022, which is not significantly different from scores in 1992. This webinar for district leaders discusses how to apply the science of reading in making real change.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning