Student Ownership through Transparency
This powerpoint presentation provides an example of how educations at Boston Day and Evening Academy are using an assessment system. The presenters shares on how Boston Day and Evening Academy sift to a competency/proficiency- based system leading to a more engaged student body. Source Organization: Boston Day and Evening Academy
The Learning Edge: Supporting Student Success in a Competency-Based Learning Environment
The Learning Edge: Supporting Student Success in a Competency-Based Learning Environment delves into one of the elements of the definition of competency education: Students receive timely, differentiated support based on their individual learning needs. Understanding how to structure supports is important because learning in a competency-based environment means that students and adults are often on… Read More ›
Spotlight: The Changing State of Assessments
This article addresses how formative assessments support teaching and learning as well as how testing is changing in the common-core era. Additionally, it provides arguments on key factors needed to build high-quality assessments. This is a fee-based resource. Source Organization: Education Week VISIT THE RESOURCE
Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work?
This article introduces a new national survey released by Achieve in December 2014. The report surveyed over 1,300 recent public school graduates about their perception of rigor in high school and preparation for college and careers. The article’s author also suggests several policies districts and states might tackle to improve students preparation for life after… Read More ›
A New Era for Educational Assessment – Policy Bulletin
This policy bulletin is based on A New Era for Educational Assessment, published by Students at the Center. The report was funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Among education researchers, there is a growing consensus that college and career readiness depends on not just academic knowledge and skills but on a wide range… Read More ›
Putting Students at the Center: A Reference Guide
Today, we know more than ever about how students learn. Education researchers have identified key components of college and career readiness, while research in the cognitive sciences has revealed the neurological pathways of effective learning and shown how it affects the brain. This reference guide from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation delves deep into the principles… Read More ›
What is Student-Centered Learning? (brochure)
Why should education be one-size fits all? Learning doesn’t stop when the final bell rings. Does your brain only work when you’re sitting in a chair? How do we prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s economy? Learn more about student-centered learning from this Nellie Mae Education brochure. Download this brochure >
Data Use for Improved Learning
Data Use for Improved Learning provides information and strategies related to several types of assessments, including an extensive section on formative assessment. This site is no longer being updated as of 2013 but will still prove quite useful for educators looking for assessment resources. Created by: The National Center for Research on Evaluations, Standards, and… Read More ›
Ready for College and Career?
What will it really take to ensure more youth are prepared to thrive in the 21st century? This report finds that a range of cross-cutting skills like communication, innovation and self-regulation are crucial to student success. Student-centered approaches to learning can equip students with a range of skills necessary to do well on the Common… Read More ›
Progress and Proficiency: Redesigning Grading for Competency Education
This paper is designed to help you as your district or school prepares to create grading practices that reinforce the culture of learning. Visit the Resource →
Deeper Learning For Every Student Every Day
What is Deeper Learning? What does it look like in the classroom? Does it cost more? Can it only be done in high-performing districts or by all-star teachers? This paper highlights Deeper Learning practices in 20 schools across the country before taking on 7 common myths about students, teachers, and schools. Visit the Resource →
The Condition of STEM 2013
This report by the ACT Foundation includes information specific to STEM-related fields for the graduating class of 2013 that took the ACT test. Test data provides research on students’ interest in STEM careers, and math and science readiness. The report is broken into four main areas: science, computer science and mathematics, medical and health, and engineering and technology. The authors… Read More ›