
Assessment Must Follow Curriculum and Instruction
We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core.
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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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We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core.
Read MoreSchool districts play a powerful role in creating balanced assessment systems.
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Read MoreDr. Chris Domaleski is the new executive director of the Center for Assessment, the Center announced Thursday. Dr. Scott Marion stepped down as executive director, a post he’s held since […]
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