To Adapt or Not to Adapt? That Is the Question
Deciding whether to use adaptive or fixed-form assessments depends not on what technology can do, but on what you want the system to achieve.
Read MoreAssessment. Accountability. Two powerful ways to support student learning.
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We help district leaders design and use balanced assessment—from formative classroom strategies to districtwide tests—to get actionable insights into student learning.
We advocate for national, state, and local policies that support appropriate use of assessments and accountability in service of student learning.
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Assessment Culture and Assessment Systems
Assessment culture can shape how schools approach student assessment. Improving both culture and systems can strengthen student outcomes.
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Don’t Start With Assessment: Navigating State Involvement in 21st Century Competencies
Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions.
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Juan D’Brot Tapped for Leadership Role on Evaluation Standards Committee
Juan D’Brot, an associate director at the Center for Assessment, has been reelected to a three-year term on the executive committee of the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation. […]
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Center Board Member Gerunda Hughes Honored for Achievement in Math Education
Dr. Gerunda Hughes, a longtime mathematics educator and a member of the Center’s board of trustees, has been named the winner of the Louise Hay Award for Contributions to Mathematics […]
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Scott Marion Reappointed to National Assessment Governing Board
Leaders With Broad Expertise, Range of Backgrounds to Set Policy for The Nation’s Report Card Sep. 30, 2025 — (Washington, D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon today announced the appointment […]
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