NWEA To Host Research Briefing on February 8 on What Parents and Educators Want From K-12 Assessments

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Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) will share the results of a new and groundbreaking study, conducted by Grunwald Associates, that pinpoints what those closest to students have to say about assessment.

Key findings include:

  • What types of assessments parents and educators find most useful
  • Parent, teacher and administrator’s priorities for students’ learning and growth
  • What subjects beyond math and English should be assessed
  • Policy implications for education reform

The breakfast program will include a presentation of study findings, Congressional and practitioner remarks and a Q & A session.  Speakers include:

  • Matt Chapman, President & CEO of NWEA
  • Peter Grunwald, Grunwald Associates LLC
  • Charles Merritt, VP of Policy and Advocacy, NWEA
  • Educator and parent representatives

Event information is available by contacting Liz Gossens at gossens@collaborativecommunications.com.