The NWEA stances on writing lay out a clear vision for the future of writing instruction. This paper addresses what writing is, why it’s important and how the organization can better meet the needs of the writers we serve through our products, services, research and advocacy.

When you know students are struggling early, you can help them early. In this video, you’ll learn how NWEA’s Dyslexia Screener can help you assess kids and meet their needs sooner.

Confused by conflicting reports on what works in literacy instruction? This ebook provides a concise view of evidence-based best practices for improving elementary reading outcomes.

Leading literacy experts share evidence-based strategies for supporting early readers, including tips for instructional planning, scaffolding, and providing interventions. Get guidance for improving data-informed reading instruction using reporting tools available in MAP Reading Fluency.

Literacy can be a big predictor of how a child will do in school—and even whether they’ll graduate. There’s a lot families can do to support a young reader at home. This collection of Teach. Learn. Grow. blog posts by NWEA literacy experts will walk you through exactly what to try. (If you’re an educator eager to support families reading at home, please share this e-book with them!)

Our early reading experts share straightforward, science-backed strategies educators can use right away to support early learners and improve reading outcomes.

NWEA research into student learning during the 2020–21 school year has confirmed what many suspected was true: COVID-19 school closures have exacerbated inequities in education. This eBook details the findings and offers pragmatic advice for reading and math instruction that can help teachers harness the power of growth mindset.