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Best Practices in Data and Assessment

Every month, we share expertise on best practices in standards-based grading, how to streamline assessment systems, and tips to build a culture of meaningful, data-driven decision-making.

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Beyond Standards: 5 Strategies for Enrichment and Extensions

When you are thinking of accelerating instruction, consider instead the possibility of going deeper into grade-level standards: provide students meaningful opportunities to extend and deepen understanding. And also, think outside the standards. Enrich learning by exposing all students…
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Educational Equity and Classroom Data

When state test results come in, your district leadership may be surprised by, or worse, nonplussed by differences in student learning outcomes across demographic groups. This information comes so late in the year that it comes as a…
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9 Tips for Elementary Math Recovery

We can improve our youngest students' math learning next fall and set goals for a strong elementary math recovery. These nine tips will help schools improve students' math learning. They include a focus on building positive mindsets, gathering…
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