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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 6d

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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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 7d

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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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 13d

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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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 20d

Get to know Chris Domaleski! He’s the Center’s new executive director, as of Sept. 18. bit.ly/3K6WMuq ⬅️ Chris is a nationally recognized expert on accountability and assessment systems, and he’s especially interested in using them to better support schools and districts.

Chris Domaleski: New Executive Director | Center for Assessment

Chris Domaleski becomes the Center's executive director on Sept. 18. In this interview, he discusses his plans and priorities.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 25d

An outdoorsman, foodie and systems thinker: That’s Juan D'Brot, one of the Center’s new associate directors starting Sept. 18. bit.ly/46xFQ90%E2%A... Read—or listen to—this Q&A with Juan to learn what he hopes to accomplish in his new role, and what he loves to do when he’s not at work.

Juan D'Brot: New Associate Director | Center for Assessment

Juan D’Brot becomes an associate director of the Center for Assessment on Sept. 18. In this interview, he discusses his plans and priorities.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 25d

Balanced-assessment-systems guru, former classroom teacher and aspiring pickleball player: that’s Carla Evans, one of the Center’s new associate directors as of Sept. 18. bit.ly/46gfgzY ⬅️ Get to know her better when you read—or listen to—this Q&A.

Carla Evans: New Associate Director | Center for Assessment

Carla Evans becomes an associate director of the Center for Assessment on Sept. 18. In this interview, she discusses her plans and priorities.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 29d

It’s your last chance to register for #RILS2025! Our annual conference is next week. Don’t miss it! We’re exploring what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems. The agenda & hotel details are here: www.nciea.org/event/the-20...

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Aug 26

Early-bird pricing for our annual conference #RILS2025 expires soon. Register by Sept. 1 for the Reidy Interactive Learning Series, Sept. 18-19 in Portsmouth, N.H., www.nciea.org/event/the-20... for the discounted rate. We're exploring what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Aug 18

Tuesday, Aug. 26 is the last day to get discounted hotel rooms for our annual conference, #RILS2025 (the Reidy Interactive Learning Series). ➡️ www.nciea.org/event/the-20...

Join us in Portsmouth, N.H., on Sept. 18-19 as we explore what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems.

The 2025 Reidy Interactive Learning Series (RILS) | Center for Assessment

What does it take to create a better balance of assessments that provide unique, valuable information for state, district, school and classroom leaders?

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Aug 13

Coherence—grounding standards, curricula, instruction, assessment, and PD in a shared vision of student learning—is crucial. Read @kristenhuff.bsky.social's new blog to find out how to design intentionally for coherence. www.nciea.org/blog/designi...

Designing for Coherence | Center for Assessment

True coherence exists when standards, curricula, instruction, assessment and professional learning are all grounded in a shared vision of student learning.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Aug 12

Change your statewide assessment systems to improve student achievement? @scottmarioni.bsky.social is hearing policymakers float this idea and it's got him pretty frustrated. Read his new blog to find out why. www.nciea.org/blog/changin...

Quick Fixes Won’t Improve Student Achievement | Center for Assessment

If we want students to learn more, we must engage them with good teaching and meaningful content.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Aug 5

Discounted hotel and registration rates for our annual conference #RILS2025 expire soon. ➡️ loom.ly/lQRFskk

Don’t miss this year’s Reidy Interactive Learning Series! We’re exploring what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Check out the new version of the Assessment System Review process! www.nciea.org/library/asse...

We always urge districts to undertake thoughtful reviews of their systems of required assessments. This process is a great way to do that.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jul 22

Balanced assessment systems hold immense potential to improve teaching and learning, but they’re hard to put into practice. loom.ly/lQRFskk ⬅️ Find out why, and what it takes to make them a reality, at our annual RILS conference in September. Register now & get our early-bird rate. #RILS2025

The 2025 Reidy Interactive Learning Series (RILS) | Center for Assessment

What does it take to create a better balance of assessments that provide unique, valuable information for state, district, school and classroom leaders?

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jul 18

As generative AI makes its way into schools, educators and policymakers must remember that relationships among adults and children are crucial for healthy development and learning. loom.ly/G1rW1sQ ⬅️ Read @laurashamilton.bsky.social’s new blog for more.

AI in Schools: Preserving the Human Connection | Center for Assessment

Generative AI cannot replace the relationships among adults and children that are crucial for healthy development and learning.

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American Institutes for Research @airinforms.bsky.social · Jul 16

Public school choice is expanding—but how do families make informed decisions?

AIR's Kerstin Le Floch and Laura Hamilton explain why statewide assessments matter more than ever in a new @nciea.bsky.social blog.

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Assessment’s Role in School Choice | Center for Assessment

As public school choice expands, state tests play an increasingly important role: providing a common benchmark to help families evaluate their options.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jul 8

A formative-assessment journey in the making: When teachers report that they don’t have enough information to help them understand their next steps in supporting students’ learning progress. loom.ly/I4DSnUo ⬅️ Read Carla Evans’ and @carolinewylie.bsky.social's blog for more.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jul 2

Formative assessment is one of teachers’ most powerful tools in supporting student learning. loom.ly/I4DSnUo ⬅️ Carla Evans & ‪@carolinewylie.bsky.social‬ write about the role of flexible leadership in supporting formative practice.

Navigating Formative Assessment in Math | Center for Assessment

A recent project to build professional learning communities that support teachers in formative assessment shows the importance of flexible leadership.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jul 1

Why is @scottnh24.bsky.social suggesting that school districts manage their required assessment lineup with an idea from budget management? Read it to find out. www.nciea.org/blog/zero-ba...

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Andrew Ho @andrewdeanho.bsky.social · Jun 25

I really like Scott's amendment of the 3 Ws to: "Who *needs* Which scores for What purpose? @nciea.bsky.social #zerobasedtestdesign

Morgan Polikoff @mpolikoff.bsky.social · Jun 25

"Zero-based assessment design involves starting from scratch and adding only those assessments necessary to support one’s learning and organizational goals." www.nciea.org/blog/zero-ba...

Zero-based Assessment System Design | Center for Assessment

How an idea from budget management can help school districts break the logjams they face when they try to get rid of unnecessary tests.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jun 26

Early bird registration is now open for our 2025 conference!

Please join us Sept. 18-19 at #RILS2025 as we explore what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems. For details and to register, visit www.nciea.org/event/the-20...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Jun 18

In this op-ed in @edsource.org, AERA member Mayra Puente addresses how the elimination of eight federally funded programs that support higher education access is a mistake. edsource.org/2025/elimina...

COMMENTARY: Eliminating programs that improve higher education access is a huge mistake

TRIO programs slated for elimination in Donald Trump's "skinny budget" pave the way to higher education for thousands of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including this author.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jun 18

We’ve got a bunch of interesting presentations lined up for the National Conference on Student Assessment #NCSA2025 next week. ➡️ bit.ly/4edAaDs Here’s a rundown of what we’re doing. Come see us if you’re in Denver!

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jun 12

After 27 years, Brian Gong is retiring from the Center. He was our co-founder, executive director, and a revered senior associate. Read @scottnh24.bsky.social's tribute to the man who made incredible contributions to the field and mentored many of those who work in it. www.nciea.org/blog/the-gra...

The Grace and Genius of Brian Gong | Center for Assessment

Scott Marion pays tribute to our co-founder, who’s retiring after 27 years.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · Jun 9

Today is your last chance to register for our June 10 webinar, "The Case for Statewide School Accountability Systems." ➡️ www.nciea.org/event/the-ca...
Accountability is important for monitoring school performance and supporting improvement. Sign up for this discussion (and read our short paper)!