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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.
Data tells stories—stories of growth, challenge, persistence, and achievement. As the 2024-25 school year concludes, educators have the perfect opportunity to listen closely to these narratives through thoughtful analysis of student data. Beyond the high-level reports required by…
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts are once again in the news—this time under attack. While specific initiatives face challenges, we believe that every student can succeed in our schools. Gender, income, race, nor geography should predict a…
For educators, "data is actionable" is overused to the point of losing meaning. In a recent conversation with Dr. Carla Evans and Dr. Scott Marion from the Center for Assessment, they shared a visual representation of the steps…
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We are an assessment data company focused on helping educators center the most meaningful measures of student learning.
Our articles and resources support teachers and leaders in better understanding their students and using assessment results to inform instruction.


