NWEA

Remind your students that crumpled papers and deleted drafts aren't failures—they're proof that they are learning. Providing students with feedback on how they approach writing—not just the final product—helps them embrace mistakes as part of learning and motivates them to try new ideas and approaches. Here's why it's so important for educators to give students feedback on their writing process: https://spr.ly/6008W0Ff0

Reading and writing go hand in hand. ?? Writing about assigned reading allows students to better understand the text and make connections with it. It also helps them learn how to write well by modeling good writing in the texts they read. Read more about how integrating reading and writing instruction can benefit students’ literacy development: https://spr.ly/6000WdIAm

Asking students to write about what they read encourages them to engage deeply with the texts, helping them better understand what they're reading and develop connections with it. This also helps them learn how to write well by modeling good writing in the texts they read. ???? Julie Richardson, Principal Content Designer at NWEA, discusses how pairing reading and writing instruction can benefit students’ literacy development. Read more about this strategy: https://spr.ly/6002WdeOj

Schools and families need to build collective partnerships in order to collaborate effectively on sustainable recovery efforts for students. Join researchers from NWEA, the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Brown Center on Education Policy at The Brookings Institution for a webinar series on family engagement and COVID-19 recovery. Discuss critical challenges and long-term strategies for getting families more involved.

Instructional coaches give teachers the support they need to create dynamic, responsive learning environments tailored to the needs of their students. By working together, teachers and coaches can identify challenges, share best practices, and implement strategies to create an engaging classroom where students feel emotionally connected to the material and intellectually stimulated. Here are three tips for getting started: https://spr.ly/6002mmCFk

Decodable texts are essential for mastering specific phonics patterns, while leveled texts are great for applying and generalizing these skills in more complex and varied contexts. Learn how to use both to support your students’ reading development.

Educators, did you participate in any professional learning over the summer?

The MAP Growth Family Report breaks down student assessment data into easy-to-understand, actionable insights. It’s designed to help parents and guardians see beyond letter grades, giving them a clear picture of their child’s performance—and how to encourage learning and growth. Here's how the Family Report makes student data meaningful and accessible.

Help your youngest readers close literacy gaps with these practical strategies and downloadable resources from NWEA early reading experts. Watch the webinar on-demand: https://spr.ly/6004m99bu

Back-to-school season is in full swing! Read more from our experts on eSchool News. "There continues to be a disconnect between how students are doing academically and how parents think their children are doing in school. In the 2024-2025 school year, we will need to bridge gaps between school and home to engage parents in academic recovery efforts." – Jacob Bruno "In this post-COVID and ESSER funding era, single point in time data will lose its relevance if it is not connected to the fuller picture of student academic health. We must continue to innovate, use technology wisely, and provide cohesive, holistic platforms that truly simplify educators’ lives and drive student growth. That’s what you should expect to see from HMH and NWEA." – Chris Minnich