Podcast
The science of reading is both a body of research and movement in literacy education. How do we keep those two things connected when theyāre not always aligned? What are most common myths about literacy instruction, how do we fight them? A roundtable of educators and specialists from NWEA join Jacob & Kailey to talk about how the science of reading works best in classrooms and where both the movement and the research are going.
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Multilingual learners, Professional learning
Products: Professional Learning
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
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Brief
Equity: Definitions and Perspectives from U.S. Educators
A new study from NWEA features voices of U.S. teachers, school and district leaders providing their understanding and definition of equity, challenges and opportunities in implementing equity initiatives, impacts of the COVID disruptions on schools and recommendations for moving forward in a post-pandemic world.
Topics: Equity, Insights and reports, Professional learning
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
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
Podcast
The Continuing Educator | A Texas Principal talks Family Literacy
In this episode of The Continuing Educator, we talk to a working educator about the importance of family literacy and strategies for increasing it. Our guest Martin Silverman is the principal at Salinas Elementary School in Universal City, TX, and has worked as a teacher in both urban and rural schools. From his own experiences growing up, he saw the importance of literacy as a focus in families and has sought to revitalize that practice in the families of his students.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning