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Issues That Loom Large for K-12 Assessment and Accountability:
2023 was a busy year for assessment and accountability. Scott Marion recaps the year’s key issues and looks ahead to questions that loom large for 2024.
January 10, 2024
Measuring Student Success Skills: A Review of the Literature on Ethical Thinking
As a desired outcome of education, ethical thinking has roots in philosophy, developmental psychology, and political movements that advocate for […]
January 9, 2024
Measuring Student Success Skills: A Review of the Literature on Creative Thinking
Creative thinking is essential for career success in the information age. According to the World Economic Forum, creative thinking ranks […]
January 9, 2024
Assessing 21st Century Skills
It’s never been more important to teach 21st century skills—the cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal competencies that students need to thrive in […]
December 28, 2023
Threats to the Validity of Accountability Systems, Part 3:
In this three-part series, we explore key aspects of system design that need to be properly balanced. In this last post, we explore formative vs. summative feedback.
December 20, 2023
Threats to the Validity of Accountability Systems, Part 2:
In this three-part series, we explore key aspects of school accountability design that need to be properly balanced. In Part 2, we examine precision vs. actionability.
December 13, 2023
Threats to the Validity of Accountability Systems, Part 1:
In this three-part series, we explore key aspects of school accountability design that need to be properly balanced. In Part 1, we examine simplicity vs. complexity.
December 6, 2023
How Test Prep Works Against the Spirit of Formative Assessment
The pressure of external tests can lead teachers to use formative assessment as test preparation. Here’s how to protect this important classroom practice.
November 29, 2023
You Can Get the Accountability System You Want (Part 1)
States can have the school accountability systems they value by minimizing the footprint of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
November 15, 2023
Do We Really Need to Test All Students Every Year?
We can reduce testing in schools without sacrificing meaningful annual reports on students’ learning.
November 1, 2023