The Center for Assessment
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Increasing student learning through meaningful assessment and accountability practices. All students deserve access to a high-quality education.
The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA).
The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA).
Have you registered for our Feb. 12 webinar yet? Join us for a great discussion! Register here ▶️ bit.ly/4a0zHCV
What does it take to implement more balanced assessment systems? (Webinar) | Center for Assessment
States should continue to implement high-quality school accountability systems, even if federal oversight diminishes.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Have you registered for our Feb. 12 webinar yet? Join us for a great discussion! Register here ▶️ bit.ly/4a0zHCV
So you’ve decided to use a school climate survey to get more insight into students’ experiences. Great! Now you face 4 key questions. bit.ly/4qaeHQf ⬅️ In her latest blog, Laura Hamilton outlines them and explores important considerations to help you answer them.
School Climate Surveys Part 2 | Center for Assessment
Several key questions arise when school leaders decide to use a climate survey to learn about students’ experiences. We explore them and offer guidance.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
So you’ve decided to use a school climate survey to get more insight into students’ experiences. Great! Now you face 4 key questions. bit.ly/4qaeHQf ⬅️ In her latest blog, Laura Hamilton outlines them and explores important considerations to help you answer them.
Education leaders who want to improve students’ learning experiences have a powerful, low-cost tool at their disposal: surveys of school and classroom climate. bit.ly/4riETZK%E2%A... In her new blog, Laura Hamilton explains why schools should measure school climate.
School Climate Surveys Part 1 | Center for Assessment
Education leaders have a powerful, low-cost tool at their disposal to gain insight into students’ learning experiences: school climate surveys.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Education leaders who want to improve students’ learning experiences have a powerful, low-cost tool at their disposal: surveys of school and classroom climate. bit.ly/4riETZK%E2%A... In her new blog, Laura Hamilton explains why schools should measure school climate.
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An upcoming webinar and a new report offer practical advice on implementing “balanced assessment,” a research-based approach designed to improve testing in K-12 education. @nciea.bsky.social bit.ly/4bgGpqF
Does K-12 Testing Need a Tune-Up?
An upcoming webinar and a new report offer practical advice on implementing “balanced assessment,” a research-based approach designed to improve testing in K-12 education.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM
An upcoming webinar and a new report offer practical advice on implementing “balanced assessment,” a research-based approach designed to improve testing in K-12 education. @nciea.bsky.social bit.ly/4bgGpqF
2025 was a uniquely challenging year for K-12 education. In a new blog post, ➡️ bit.ly/49eGFoL @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social reflects on last year and the clear-eyed vision we're carrying into 2026.
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026 | Center for Assessment
2025 brought many challenges to K-12 education. The Center for Assessment moves into 2026 with a clear-eyed vision in changing times.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
2025 was a uniquely challenging year for K-12 education. In a new blog post, ➡️ bit.ly/49eGFoL @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social reflects on last year and the clear-eyed vision we're carrying into 2026.
Happy holidays from the Center! During this holiday season, we look back with gratitude for our friends and partners and ahead with optimism for the year to come. We wish you a joyful holiday season and all the best for a bright new year.
December 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy holidays from the Center! During this holiday season, we look back with gratitude for our friends and partners and ahead with optimism for the year to come. We wish you a joyful holiday season and all the best for a bright new year.
Chicago Public Schools created its own curriculum, Skyline, with embedded assessments, so all students could have access to high-quality curriculum. But how widely are those assessments used? bit.ly/45iWg42 ⬅️ Read this blog by Jesse Eze, one of our summer interns, who studied teachers’ use.
Teachers’ Use of Classroom Assessments | Center for Assessment
We studied how Chicago teachers use curriculum-embedded classroom assessments—and uncovered patterns that suggest the kinds of support that might be needed.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Chicago Public Schools created its own curriculum, Skyline, with embedded assessments, so all students could have access to high-quality curriculum. But how widely are those assessments used? bit.ly/45iWg42 ⬅️ Read this blog by Jesse Eze, one of our summer interns, who studied teachers’ use.
Want to be an intern at the Center? Check out the information we just posted for the 2026 program. ➡️ bit.ly/4pOkmfs It's a great opportunity for advanced doctoral students to work with seasoned professionals on projects with real-world implications for assessment and accountability policy.
December 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Want to be an intern at the Center? Check out the information we just posted for the 2026 program. ➡️ bit.ly/4pOkmfs It's a great opportunity for advanced doctoral students to work with seasoned professionals on projects with real-world implications for assessment and accountability policy.
Why do we keep adding measures to our school accountability systems? Read @scottnh24.bsky.social’s new blog, at bit.ly/4qfKGij, for an analysis, and an exploration of how we can harness the idea of subtraction to streamline these systems.
Streamlining Accountability Systems | Center for Assessment
Less is more when it comes to school accountability systems. Learn from a national leader in educational assessment concept & design.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Why do we keep adding measures to our school accountability systems? Read @scottnh24.bsky.social’s new blog, at bit.ly/4qfKGij, for an analysis, and an exploration of how we can harness the idea of subtraction to streamline these systems.
It's PUBLISHED!! A practical guidebook that can help schools and districts navigate their way to better-balanced assessment systems. ➡️ bit.ly/3KHEqAV Written by Carla Evans, Caroline Wylie, Erika Landl and Scott Marion and published by the National Academy of Education, it's available online, free.
Implementing Balanced Assessment Systems: A Practical Guidebook for Districts & Schools - National Academy of Education
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December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It's PUBLISHED!! A practical guidebook that can help schools and districts navigate their way to better-balanced assessment systems. ➡️ bit.ly/3KHEqAV Written by Carla Evans, Caroline Wylie, Erika Landl and Scott Marion and published by the National Academy of Education, it's available online, free.
It’s never been more important for states to be able to leverage their data to maximize insight into student performance. Our framework can help them do that. bit.ly/48M7NeD ⬅️ Read a new blog by André A. Rupp and Laura Pinsonneault for highlights and a link to the paper.
Leveraging State Assessment Data | Center for Assessment
More than ever, states need to leverage their data to maximize insight into student performance. Our framework paper can help.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It’s never been more important for states to be able to leverage their data to maximize insight into student performance. Our framework can help them do that. bit.ly/48M7NeD ⬅️ Read a new blog by André A. Rupp and Laura Pinsonneault for highlights and a link to the paper.
In case you missed it: Today's LinkedIn Live by Bellwether and Curriculum Associates provided great thoughts & framings on assessment! We're proud that Associate Director Carla Evans was featured. Watch the recording here: bit.ly/4phQec8
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December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In case you missed it: Today's LinkedIn Live by Bellwether and Curriculum Associates provided great thoughts & framings on assessment! We're proud that Associate Director Carla Evans was featured. Watch the recording here: bit.ly/4phQec8
Are interim assessments instructionally useful enough to warrant districts' investment of time and money? We found a lot of nuance in the answer to that question. bit.ly/4q9JDAu ⬅️ Read Nicolás Buchbinder's new blog to learn more.
Interim Assessments: Useful Enough? | Center for Assessment
Are interim assessments instructionally useful enough to warrant districts' time and money? Our study found a nuanced answer to that question.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Are interim assessments instructionally useful enough to warrant districts' investment of time and money? We found a lot of nuance in the answer to that question. bit.ly/4q9JDAu ⬅️ Read Nicolás Buchbinder's new blog to learn more.
And it’s published! Check out this new book by @carolinewylie.bsky.social and Margaret Heritage. bit.ly/48skomN ⬅️ Read this Q & A with the authors that highlights key themes from the book.
Fair and Justice-Oriented Assessment | Center for Assessment
Caroline Wylie and Margaret Heritage discuss their new book, which explores teaching and learning practices that can address opportunity gaps.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
And it’s published! Check out this new book by @carolinewylie.bsky.social and Margaret Heritage. bit.ly/48skomN ⬅️ Read this Q & A with the authors that highlights key themes from the book.
What will states do if the U.S. Department of Education is downsized so much that it can’t enforce ESSA? bit.ly/44nnUMM ⬅️ Read Chris Domaleski's new blog, in which he outlines key safeguards states need in order to maintain strong systems of assessment.
Safeguards for State Assessment Systems | Center for Assessment
States need safeguards to maintain strong assessment systems, in case the U.S. Department of Education can no longer enforce the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
What will states do if the U.S. Department of Education is downsized so much that it can’t enforce ESSA? bit.ly/44nnUMM ⬅️ Read Chris Domaleski's new blog, in which he outlines key safeguards states need in order to maintain strong systems of assessment.
Should statewide summative tests be adaptive or fixed-form? It sounds like a technical decision, but it’s a philosophical one. bit.ly/3JrjgX8 ⬅️ Read @juandbrot.bsky.social's new blog. He says states should think not about what technology can do, but what they want the assessment system to achieve.
Adaptive or Fixed-Form Assessments | Center for Assessment
Deciding whether to use adaptive or fixed-form assessments depends not on what technology can do, but on what you want the system to achieve.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Should statewide summative tests be adaptive or fixed-form? It sounds like a technical decision, but it’s a philosophical one. bit.ly/3JrjgX8 ⬅️ Read @juandbrot.bsky.social's new blog. He says states should think not about what technology can do, but what they want the assessment system to achieve.
Assessment culture can have a powerful impact on shaping good assessment practice. But should schools focus on practice to improve their culture? Or vice-versa? Erika Landl and @carolinewylie.bsky.social answer that chicken-and-egg question in their new blog. www.nciea.org/blog/assessm...
Assessment Culture in Schools | Center for Assessment
Assessment culture shapes how schools approach student assessment. Discover how improving both culture and systems can strengthen student outcomes.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Assessment culture can have a powerful impact on shaping good assessment practice. But should schools focus on practice to improve their culture? Or vice-versa? Erika Landl and @carolinewylie.bsky.social answer that chicken-and-egg question in their new blog. www.nciea.org/blog/assessm...
Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions. In her new blog, Carla Evans explores roles states can play in supporting 21st century competencies. bit.ly/3WWsJIM
Should States Assess 21st Century Skills? | Center for Assessment
Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions. In her new blog, Carla Evans explores roles states can play in supporting 21st century competencies. bit.ly/3WWsJIM
We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core. Read @scottnh24.bsky.social's latest blog for more. bit.ly/473fpsc
Assessment Must Follow Curriculum and Instruction | Center for Assessment
We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core. Read @scottnh24.bsky.social's latest blog for more. bit.ly/473fpsc
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.@scottnh24.bsky.social's reappointment is earned and timely. NAEP isn't just data, it's like bedrock connecting states, a foundation supporting our shared pursuit of educational progress. Scott continuing in the "Testing & Measurement Expert" role keeps NAEP steady amid turbulent political winds.
We're delighted to announce that @scottnh24.bsky.social has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board, which set policy for NAEP. Congrats, Scott! bit.ly/472FeIO
Scott Marion Reappointed to National Assessment Governing Board | Center for Assessment
Scott Marion, principal learning associate at the Center for Assessment, has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
.@scottnh24.bsky.social's reappointment is earned and timely. NAEP isn't just data, it's like bedrock connecting states, a foundation supporting our shared pursuit of educational progress. Scott continuing in the "Testing & Measurement Expert" role keeps NAEP steady amid turbulent political winds.
Creating a balanced assessment system is like a relay race, and districts play a powerful role as the place where the baton can be handed from one runner to another well. bit.ly/4nLupRr ⬅️ @juandbrot.bsky.social explains in his new blog.
Districts & Balanced Assessment Systems | Center for Assessment
School districts play a key role in creating balanced assessment systems: They hold the power to align curriculum, instruction and assessment.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Creating a balanced assessment system is like a relay race, and districts play a powerful role as the place where the baton can be handed from one runner to another well. bit.ly/4nLupRr ⬅️ @juandbrot.bsky.social explains in his new blog.
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.@scottnh24.bsky.social's reappointment is earned and timely. NAEP isn't just data, it's like bedrock connecting states, a foundation supporting our shared pursuit of educational progress. Scott continuing in the "Testing & Measurement Expert" role keeps NAEP steady amid turbulent political winds.
We're delighted to announce that @scottnh24.bsky.social has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board, which set policy for NAEP. Congrats, Scott! bit.ly/472FeIO
October 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Congratulations to Gerunda B. Hughes, Ph.D., a member of our esteemed board of trustees, for this award from the Association for Women in Mathematics! bit.ly/4pVKtla
Center Board Member Gerunda Hughes Honored for Achievement in Math Education | Center for Assessment
Gerunda Hughes, a member of the Center's board of trustees, wins the Louise Hay Award for contributions to mathematics education.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Congratulations to Gerunda B. Hughes, Ph.D., a member of our esteemed board of trustees, for this award from the Association for Women in Mathematics! bit.ly/4pVKtla
We're delighted to announce that @scottnh24.bsky.social has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board, which set policy for NAEP. Congrats, Scott! bit.ly/472FeIO
Scott Marion Reappointed to National Assessment Governing Board | Center for Assessment
Scott Marion, principal learning associate at the Center for Assessment, has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We're delighted to announce that @scottnh24.bsky.social has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board, which set policy for NAEP. Congrats, Scott! bit.ly/472FeIO
As @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social, @juandbrot.bsky.social and Carla Evans assume the leadership of the Center for Assessment, they pause to share their vision for the future and the commitments that guide us. bit.ly/3VwyyfA ⬅️ Read their blog to learn more.
A New Chapter of Leadership | Center for Assessment
As three new leaders take the helm at the Center for Assessment, they share their vision for the future and the commitments that will guide them.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social, @juandbrot.bsky.social and Carla Evans assume the leadership of the Center for Assessment, they pause to share their vision for the future and the commitments that guide us. bit.ly/3VwyyfA ⬅️ Read their blog to learn more.