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On a mission to help all kids learn
After 40+ years, NWEA continues to raise the bar for teaching and learning organizations. CEO Chris Minnich details where the not-for-profit is headed next.
Topics: Leadership
Products: MAP Growth, MAP Spanish
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Why professional learning is essential in education today
Explore the new factors that are making teacher professional learning more critical than ever, and see how the industry is using both new technologies and new research-backed practices to support teachers.
Topics: Professional learning
Products: Professional Learning
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NWEA is your partner in personalization
For more than 40 years, our research-based approach to assessment has given educators precise data and solid solutions to personalize instruction. The proof is in our results.
Topics: Assessment
Products: MAP Growth, MAP Accelerator
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How MAP Growth empowers teachers and students
This article explains how real educators embrace insights and data from MAP Growth to help all kids learn.
Topics: Assessment
Products: MAP Growth
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Why your teachers are assessment skepticsāand what to do about it
Were your teachers part of the last assessment discussion in your district? Assessment decisions are often made without them, which can lead to distrust and, ultimately, make your investment in assessment less worth your while.
Topics: Leadership
Products: MAP Growth
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Using assessment data to address unfinished learning and systemic opportunity gaps
This article should look at how teachers, principals, superintendents, administrators, and others can use testing to drive results in their school/district.
Topics: Insights and reports
Products: MAP Growth
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How MAP Growth helps students thrive in school and beyond
MAP Growth can be a powerful way to engage students in their learning, boost academic achievement, and breathe fresh air into the conversation around grades, college, and the future.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources
Products: MAP Growth