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New From Smarter Balanced: Findings from Two Through-Year Assessments Papers
Smarter Balanced is pleased to announce the publication of two papers that explore the viability and use of through-year assessment models.
Read MoreThree Steps to Incorporating Juneteenth Learning in the Classroom
On June 19, 1865, a Union general named Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, declaring that the Civil War was over and enslaved African-Americans were free.
Read MoreSmarter Balanced Hires Executive Program Officer
Santa Clara, CA, June 13, 2022 – Smarter Balanced is excited to announce the hiring of Lynelle Morgenthaler as its new Executive Program Officer.
Read MoreSummer Reading List for Students to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Stories and Characters
Smarter Balanced is celebrating Pride Month this year (June 2022) with a list of books you can share with your students searching for stories to read over the summer.
Read MoreNew From Smarter Balanced: Findings from Two Practice Briefs
Smarter Balanced is pleased to share the findings from two practice briefs from Stanford University researcher Paulina Biernacki, “Assessing the Options: Considerations for provision of choice in assessment” and “Leveraging Student Perspective: Considerations for connecting assessment systems and multiple ways of knowing.”
Read More10 Books for Teachers: Summer Reading List
Summer break is fast approaching, which means more opportunities for “me time” and adding books for teachers to your summer reading list!
Read More7 Accessibility Tools and Resources to Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day
This month, Smarter Balanced celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which falls on May 19 and motivates audiences to reexamine digital accessibility and reflect on equitable digital access.
Read MoreGet to Know the Test: Parents and Families Edition
Parents can continue to engage in their child’s education and help pave each students’ path toward progress by diving into insightful resources. Whether it’s learning about the tools available to students or the types of content they’re learning, it’s important to have a bigger picture of your child’s education.
Read MoreSmarter Balanced and National PTA Research Finds Parents Eager for More Information on How Assessment Systems Support Their Child’s Academic Progress
Clear information, actionable resources, and teacher feedback are a few of the key things parents say would be the most helpful toward their efforts to support their child’s academic progress. These findings are the result of focus groups with parents across the nation released by Smarter Balanced and National PTA.
Read MoreEnsuring Equity in Supporting Students on Their Path to Progress
Ensuring greater equity and opportunity for all students is the driving goal of educators, districts, and states. Reaching this goal is tied to educators’ ability to accurately pinpoint where each child is doing well and where they may need additional support.
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