Smarter Balanced Issues Request for Qualifications for K-2 Literacy and Dyslexia Screener

Santa Clara, CA, June 9, 2025 — Today, Smarter Balanced, a member-led assessment consortium serving students in math and English language arts (ELA) in grades 3-12, has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking organizations for a grades K-2 literacy and dyslexia screener collaboration. The effort aims to strengthen alignment between early learning and later-grade…

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Smarter Balanced Announces Teaching and Learning Innovation Awards Recipients

Santa Clara, CA, May 14, 2025 – Today, Smarter Balanced announced the recipients of its Teaching and Learning Innovation Awards Program (Innovation Awards). Offering up to $10,000 to public school districts in Smarter Balanced member jurisdictions, the Innovation Awards highlight innovative practices using Smarter Balanced resources to inspire creative ideas for leveraging the Smarter Balanced…

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