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NEW: Our researchers used a national sample of over 5 million students in grades 3-8 to forecast the impact the COVID-19 school closures. Their report offers important insights for educators, families, and leaders. Read the full results now.

COVID-19 school closures could have a devastating impact on student achievement

NWEA has released projections that current school closures could result in substantially lower achievement levels for students.

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We have exciting news! @HMHCo has agreed to acquire virtually all of NWEA’s assets, bringing NWEA’s suite of assessments and services together with one of the leaders in K-12 core, supplemental, and intervention curriculum. Read more here:

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Text-to-speech is an assistive technology that reads digital text aloud, and this capability is now incorporated into #MAPGrowth to ensure that our #assessments are accessible to all students. #edchat #education

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“We have 812 lived stories and lived experiences at @NWEA . Nobody can tell someone else’s story.” Our CEO @minnichc sat down with our VP of DEIA Vanessa Peterson to have an open and honest conversation about challenging systemic racism. #edequity

"We woke up and we decided we didn't like it": An open conversation on leadership with NWEA's VP...

By Chris Minnich and Vanessa Peterson I want to talk about the moment we’re in as a country and how much pressure I’m feeling as a white leader to make sure that we all understand how our black...

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"Poverty is not just about money but about the lack of access to people who can help you" -Manny Scott #nweafusion @ManuelScott

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. @khanacademy and @NWEA are joining forces to develop an innovative tool at the intersection of personalized learning and assessment. Learn more: #edchat #education #learning #edtech

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Setting up a #virtualclassroom ? We're here to help. Here's our curated list of reading, math, and MAP Growth-related resources: #virtualclassroom #edchat

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Want to learn more about our research on COVID-19 closures and learning loss? Join our free webinar on 4/22 with a team of experts: NWEA's @BethTarasawa , Sal Khan of @khanacademy , @SuptJaraCCSD , and @AchievementNet 's Kimberly Cockrell. Sign up now!

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We’re excited to announce our development of adaptive, through-year assessment—a new approach that unifies state & district needs to better support learning for all kids. Learn more today! #NWEA #edchat #education #assessment

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#NWEAFusion #Wednesdaywisdom @MichaelBonner_

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"As many teachers can confirm, it’s very frustrating to see a laundry list of assessments when they’re not accompanied by clear guidance about what those assessments are intended for and how they should be used."

8 questions teachers should ask when giving assessments

Clarify the purpose and uses of your assessments to make sure they give you the information you need to help students learn.

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Listen to Tim Royer's #Podcast : #Nebraska #ntoy16 He shares with us how we need to emphasize social studies. @CCSSO

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We are delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew McEachin ( @ajmceachin ) as the new Director of the Collaborative for Student Growth – one of the main research centers at NWEA.

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We are thrilled to announce that #MAPReadingFluency , our new oral #reading fluency #assessment for K-3 readers, won the 2018 SIIA CODiE award for Best Student Assessment Solution! #edchat #education #CODiE18

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. @NWEA is excited to share that an independent study concluded that more than 97 percent of MAP Growth items align to #CCSS in English Language Arts and Mathematics. #edchat #education #MAPGrowth

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Listen to @nate_bowling full #podcast here ---> #ntoy16 @CCSSO

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We welcome this decision, as it allows everyone to focus on the immediate needs of students. We want to offer service and grace to kids, educators, and families as they face these unprecedented challenges.

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BREAKING: States will not have to give standardized tests this year, Trump says — an unprecedented but unsurprising move in the wake of widespread school closures due to the new #coronavirus . #covid19

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Principal Maria Buckner shares her biggest takeaway from this morning's keynote with Angela Maiers. #NWEAFusion @bucknerisms @angelamaiers

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We released new research today on the state of student achievement and growth at the end of the second full school year impacted by the pandemic. There is some good news with early signs of rebounding that reflects the tremendous effort put forth by our educators.

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Compared to a pre-COVID sample of students taking MAP assessments from @NWEA , results remain 2-4 percentile points lower in reading and 5-10 points lower in math. @lrj417 reports

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The answer is finally revealed... What does N-W-E-A stand for? #edchat #MAPtest

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Today, we released new research on the impact of interrupted learning on student growth this fall, analyzing data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students. Listen to NWEA scientists discuss their findings on @NPR @MorningEdition .

New Report Offers Clearest Picture Yet Of Pandemic Impact On Student Learning

A new report offers the clearest picture yet of pandemic learning loss among U.S. students. But researchers warn that many of the nation's most vulnerable children aren't represented in the new data.

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NEWS: After successfully completing 400k remote test events this spring, we've released resources and recommendations for assessing students this fall. #remoteready #edchat #edtech

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As a classroom teacher using MAP Growth data and in the years I’ve worked with @NWEA , I’ve addressed the question about what it means when scores go down with many parents and educators. Here are 4 questions to consider. #edchat #education #MAPGrowth

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COVID-19 Closures & Learning Loss: in this video, we explain our research on the impact the crisis could have on students. #edchat #edpolicy #edleaders

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Hey math teachers, are you becoming too much of an expert on being 8 places at once? With MAP Accelerator (powered by teacher favorite @khanacademy ), educators can set up students for success, establish a routine, and integrate with core instruction.

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Very excited about this partnership and the tools it will give educators to help all kids learn!

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We’re partnering with @NWEA to meet every student where they are this fall.

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2017 Teachers of the Year Share Powerful and Personal Stories in “Leading from the Classroom” Podcast Series from NWEA: #NTOY17 @CCSSO

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As you prepare for your next MAP Growth assessment, here are five great ideas from teachers on Instagram. Follow our Instagram ( @NWEA ) account for daily practical inspiration and more practical tips like this. #MAPtest #edchat #teachers

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NWEA's board of directors announced that Christopher Minnich has been named as the new chief executive officer:

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NEWS: We're partnering with @clever , the most widely used single sign-on (SSO) portal in K-12 schools nationwide, as our preferred rostering solution. #edtech

NWEA and Clever Announce Preferred Partnership

NWEA and Clever Announce Preferred Partnership Schools using NWEA assessment solutions will benefit from tech advantages Portland, Oregon – July 6, 2020 – NWEA, a not-for-profit assessment provid...

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Free Webinar! Join four education leaders for a discussion on the effects of school closures on student achievement. Register for your invitation now:

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Title: #NWEAfusion event manager Mia before conference. Just a matter of hours before pre-conference workshops begin!

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Today our CEO @minnichc and Khan Academy CEO @salkhanacademy are in Clark County with @SuptJaraCCSD to see MAP Accelerator in action!

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Lots of learning going on at Crestwood ES! @SuptJaraCCSD along with @khanacademy @salkhanacademy & @NWEA are touring the school to see how the school is using Measures of Academic Progress Growth data to guide and inform instruction to increase student achievement. #1ForKids

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Formative assessment should be ungraded. The goal isn't to punish students for their lack of knowledge but rather to empower them to take ownership of their learning.

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How did COVID impact student learning? The data is in. Read the key findings from the NWEA research team

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#MondayMotivation

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#Quoteoftheday via B.B. King

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Not all data is created equal. Data, by design, has specific purposes and should be leveraged differently depending on your educational role.

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Parents, if you tell your kids that math is hard, they’ll believe you. Try these tips for building a math-rich home instead: #edchat #mathchat

How to quell math fears (it’s easier than you think)

I recently sat down with Mary Resanovich, to understand more about how kids learn math—and how math panic attacks might be prevented.

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By adding the @Desmos calculators to #MAPGrowth , @NWEA will bring a more powerful, more equitable, and more accessible experience to the millions of students it serves every year. #edchat #education

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"Many superintendents and chief academic officers and teachers and principals told us it would be amazing if Khan Academy partnered with the #NWEA MAP Growth assessment... that was the genesis of this partnership." - Sal Khan on #MAPAccelerator

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Parents and #MAPGrowth – 7 Things to Know #edchat #education #parents

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Texas friends! ICYMI: We're here at #TASA2023 . Come visit us at booth #137 !

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Building a healthy math identity is a matter of equity for educators. Stop saying, "I'm not a math person!"

3 ways to be a “math person”

Many of us—both students and teachers—don’t think of ourselves as math people. But anyone can be successful. It starts with having a positive math identity.

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#mondaymotivation

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Ringing our bell to celebrate with @PSESCPS students who saw their #MAPGrowth scores rise. Way to go! Keep sharing your growth stories and celebrations.

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5 Fall MAP Growth Testing Tips from Teachers on Instagram #edchat #education #teachers #MAPGrowth

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Students deserve the opportunity to see themselves represented in what they read.

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Early literacy educators, want to hear @TimRasinski1 ’s top tips for teaching grade level texts? Sign up for a free webinar:

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Happy Monday! #MondayMotivation #teaching #Teachers #Students

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"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Breaking: Trends in new @NWEA research data from students all over the world indicate strong probability that Santa Claus did indeed come to town last night. #eddata

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Looking for books for your child that could also help grow their #MAPGrowth #reading score? Your Reading Path has thousands of book recommendations based on RIT scores and student’s age. Quick and easy at your fingertips! Find out more here:

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We're feeling extra thankful today for all of the tremendous teachers, administrators, and school leaders out there devoting their time to changing lives. From all of us at NWEA, we extend our gratitude for all that you do. 🦃🧑‍🏫🥧

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The Ultimate List – 65 Digital Tools and Apps to Support Formative Assessment Practices #edchat #formativeassessment

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Congratulations to Dr. Aaliyah Samuel on her appointment to @usedgov as Deputy Assistant Secretary for State and Local Engagement in the Biden/Harris Administration.

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Using MAP Growth to overcome barriers to #learning #edchat #education

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In this blog, CEO Chris Minnich announces the release of a new @NWEA study that offers perspective on the importance of both growth and achievement in evaluating school performance. #edchat #edresearch @minnichc

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This fall, educators will need clarity in their instruction, and students will need agency in their learning, more than ever. NWEA's @BrookeMabry21 has plans, processes, and routines for addressing unfinished learning. Watch the webinar on-demand now!

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We recently spoke to staff at the @NewsLitProject about #newsliteracy . The educational nonprofit teaches students and the public navigate news and information in the digital age. Here's their advice for educators.

Helping students get to the truth with the News Literacy Project

The News Literacy Project provides free resources to help students, educators, and the public navigate today’s information environment.

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News: powerful new tools available this fall for schools and educators across the country who use MAP Growth, built on our partnerships with @Newsela and @khanacademy : #edtech #ednews

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What is a RIT score? Answers to this and more for parents in our Parent's Guide to MAP:

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We might make some shirts that say, "T̶e̶s̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ Assessing!" (And "Finding our Knows" is good, too.)

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We are finding our 5th grade “Knows” & “NEED to KNOWS.” They are placing our sign in the perfect spot.😊 @WRMSWolves @ReynSchools

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UPDATED: Parent's Guide to #MAPtest . A resource to help your communication with parents. #teachers

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Sounds about right! #Teachers

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Student #assessment – whether it be formative, interim or summative – is important to understanding where students are in their learning. Here are 10 questions to ask when evaluating growth assessments. #edchat #education

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#TeacherTuesday

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Check out two new MAP Growth metrics to inform educators about what percentage of items from a student’s test event were rapidly guessed, and what the estimated impact was on a student’s RIT score. #edchat #MAPGrowth

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Best way to get the first day of #nweafusion started was with @minnichc and @Michaelbonner_ . Thank you Event Manager Debbie for planning things out so perfectly :)

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#Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Rebecca Foxwell tells the story of the student that showed her the power of student-teacher relationships. #NTOY17 @CCSSO @FoxwellForest #TeacherLife #MondayMotivation #podcast

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We're delighted to partner once again with the @CCSSO and the National Teacher of the Year program to create a special podcast series: Leading from the #Classroom , a podcast series about #teachers hearts, hopes, struggles, and strengths. #edchat #education

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What *is* MAP growth, anyway? Let us help explain to families at your school how the assessment is part of their kid’s academic journey.

To raise my hand or to nod along: 11 questions about MAP Growth answered

What’s a RIT score? Did my kid fail? What now? If your child takes MAP Growth at school, get answers to these and other questions so you can rest easy.

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Welcome to all especially our international partners who have travelled so far! #NWEAfusion

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We’re excited to share that MAP Growth won Platinum in the assessment category in the 2017 THE Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. #edchat #MAPGrowth

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ICYMI: Our CEO spoke to Good Morning America about priorities for educators this summer and fall. #edchat #edleaders

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"If we just pretend that everything is normal and we put kids in the next grade and don’t focus on what they might have missed, then we’ll have problems." - NWEA CEO Chris Minnich ( @minnichc ) on @GMA #edleaders #edchat

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TESTING AMERICA'S FREEDOM: a limited podcast series on the history of race and education in the U.S., featuring extraordinary discussions with the most important voices in education. All episodes streaming now on your favorite podcast platform!

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We interviewed school leaders across the U.S. to learn how instructional coaching has supported teachers’ work in their schools and districts. Here are a few reasons they said coaching is so important:

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New NWEA research: COVID-19 related school disruptions are likely to exacerbate the wide variances in learning experiences among students entering school in the fall, presenting an even greater challenge for educators. #edleaders #eddata #edchat

Researchers estimate students coming back after COVID-19 closures may have greater variances in...

Researchers estimate students coming back after COVID-19 closures may have greater variances in academic skills Education community must be prepared to meet a wider range of diverse academic needs of

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“It personalizes the learning for students and it allows us to... drill down into the data to address some of the huge gaps that we have." @SuptJaraCCSD on the #MAPAccelerator pilot just launched in 90 Clark County schools.

Clark County schools begin new push to increase academic performance

Initiative to reach to reach Superintendent Jesus Jara’s goals by 2024 increases testing throughout the year and adds a new learning tool designed to lift lagging students.

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#ThursdayThoughts #students

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#Formativeassessment goes far beyond the use of strategies and is more about a way of being in the classroom. Check out our latest blog post by Kathy Dyer! #edchat #teachers @kdyer13

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2020 is here! Here's to teaching and learning something new every day of the year. 🍎

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"We’re ready and prepared to help teachers at your schools close gaps and make gains. . . whether remote or onsite." A message from our CEO Chris Minnich ( @minnichc ) on remote testing: #edchat #edleaders

As schools restart, NWEA is ready for remote testing

NWEA is remote testing ready. As we all look ahead to a safe, smart restart for schools this fall, count on us for support every step of the way.

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As you get ready for fall testing, learn more about the new rapid guessing feature in #MAPGrowth #backtoschool

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. @NWEA in partnership with LanguaMetrics launches MAP Reading Fluency, first and only #K3 oral reading #assessment using speech recognition, automatic scoring, computer adaptive technology #edtechchat #edchat @SRI_Intl

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Personalized learning is student-directed learning - #edchat #teachers - via @kdyer13

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We’re teaming up with @khanacademy to develop an innovative personalized learning solution. Check out the blog to see how this partnership will empower teachers and unlock learning gains for every student. #education #edchat #edtech

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Growing up, #NWEA scientist Greg King didn’t think he would go to college. Now, he’s part of our team helping kids get off the sidelines and find their best path after high school. Watch Greg’s story, then try #CollegeExplorer here: #edchat

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When we think about #assessment literacy, it’s important to understand that each contributor to a student’s academic well-being has specific capabilities defined by their role. #edchat #education

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In the second episode of our new professional learning podcast, find out how student-centered assessment can transform your classroom. Featuring guests @BrookeMabry21 and @myrondueck #edchat #cpchat

What is "Grading for Learning?" with Myron Dueck and Brooke Mabry...

To successfully create the conditions where grading for learning practices may thrive, consider first the importance of ensuring student-centered assessment processes. Hear from experts on how the...

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What is @NWEA doing to manage disengaged test taking on #MAPGrowth ? #edchat

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Leading from the Classroom, new #Podcast series with 2016 State Teachers of the Year, launches today! #ntoy16 @CCSSO

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#Podcast : '16 OK Teacher of the Year, @SPSheehan , shares why he decided to run for office. Listen: #ntoy16 @CCSSO

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A reminder for #NWEAfusion . #MondayMotivation @TeacherRenegade

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Educators, we know you’re #alwayslearning , especially in these extraordinary times. Our Professional Learning team has built a new series of videos for you: “Empowering Students as Independent Learners.” Watch the first video here: #edchat

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A deep dive on reading instruction from @artisaned , with @ExcelinEd 's @kymyona_burk and NWEA's @tiffany_peltier —and what’s needed to bring about positive change for students.