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Eliminating Unnecessary District-Required Assessments
Two California school districts conducted reviews of their required assessments. In the first of a two-part series, we share what they learned.
August 14, 2024
Assessment System Review: A Toolkit for Schools and Districts
The Center has long advocated that schools and districts undertake thoughtful reviews of the assessments they require, so they create […]
August 13, 2024
Let’s Take Stock of High-Stakes Testing
A debate has roiled for decades about using educational assessments for consequential decisions. We’ll dive into that debate at RILS 2024.
August 7, 2024
No Escape from Artificial Intelligence in Education
AI is rapidly reshaping knowledge work and professional learning in education. These changes were on full display at this year’s assessment conferences.
July 24, 2024
How States Can Avoid “Cruel Optimism” in Teacher Professional Learning
States have a crucial role to play in supporting high-quality teacher learning. These three steps can help them avoid “cruel optimism.”
July 17, 2024
Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills: A Focus on Analytical Thinking
Guidance on defining and assessing analytical thinking, a skill that’s increasingly important to students’ future success.
July 10, 2024
Instructionally Useful Assessments: Don’t Tell Us—Show Us
Education leaders and vendors claim that many assessments are “instructionally useful.” Such claims must be highly specific, and supported by evidence.
June 26, 2024
Assessment Data Masquerading as Instructionally Useful Information
Which kinds of tests provide information that helps teachers adjust their instruction? We outline 10 key features of instructionally useful assessments
June 19, 2024
Measuring Student Success Skills: A Review of the Literature on Analytical Thinking
The ability to think analytically is vital in today’s world. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, economic globalization […]
June 7, 2024
Stop Trying to Use Commercial Interim Tests for Instructional Purposes
The concept of “strategic abandonment” sheds light on the appropriate uses of commercial interim assessments. Instructional utility isn’t one of them.
June 5, 2024