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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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How to Universally Screen Students Efficiently

3 Minutes of Learning If you have about 3 and a half minutes, check out this math interview with a kindergartner and see how much you learn about this student with this universal screening tool. In a few…
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Assessment Data: How Much Do You Need?

Assessments and assessment data fulfill a wide variety of purposes. From informing instruction to staffing decisions, this valuable information is a school and district’s central intelligence. If this data is so valuable, then shouldn’t schools be collecting a…
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The Cost of Digital Assessments

Long before the pandemic, digital programs were becoming ubiquitous. With COVID, the frequency and adoption of digital curricula accelerated, and print-only programs began to offer more digital components. One feature publishers commonly provide is online assessments. The benefits…
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