Gain insights from policy, advocacy, research, and statewide assessment experts from NWEA and across the nation as they examine complex challenges in education and illuminate opportunities for federal and state leaders to ensure that all students have excellent opportunities to learn.
NWEA recently released research on student achievement during the 2020–2021 school year, the first full year of teaching and learning during COVID-19. The results were what many would expect, …
Author: Erin Ryan
Topics: Policy & Advocacy
More votes were cast in the 2020 presidential election than ever before. People across the country are listening, debating, and volunteering—ready to take an active role in our democracy. With the …
This week, I had the opportunity to talk with Aaliyah Samuel, executive vice president of government affairs and partnerships here at NWEA. She leads the effort at NWEA to impact public policy and …
Author: Joe Gallagher
This month I volunteered to co-chair the inaugural equity committee for the PTA at my children’s elementary school. This decision was complicated. I felt uncomfortable taking on this role in my …
Author: Christine Pitts
Topics: Policy & Advocacy, Equity
I forgot to register my preschooler for kindergarten this spring. I realized when I still hadn’t been contacted by his school about kindergarten registration. I panicked. My family and I sat down …
Topics: Early Learning, Policy & Advocacy, School Closures Support
Education leaders are evaluating new learning environments and policies to secure healthy and thriving schools this fall. We’ve yet to determine whether they will also address inequities, bias, and …
Author: Aaliyah Samuel
The world is upside down right now—especially schools—as we struggle and come together to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. I feel fortunate to have been able to sit down with Gustavo …
Topics: Policy & Advocacy, School Closures Support
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The Policy and Advocacy team works to expand excellence and equity in education, from Congress to the classroom.
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Educators-turned-advocates share how the pandemic will change education policy, and the ways it already has.
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