Topic: Assessment and Accountability

KnowledgeWorks recommended short- and long-term actions for the new administration in four key areas

Research tells us assessments in traditional education systems aren’t working. Explore how states can work with the federal government to…

Lillian Pace
Vice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement

With the support of their teacher, kindergarteners in this Arizona elementary school understand the standards they’re working through.

Jillian Kuhlmann
Senior Manager of Communications

Five pieces of advice designed to help others overcome the potential hurdles faced during the first year or two of…

How one Arizona school is empowering educators, learners and families through a shift to standards-based grading

The status quo is failing kids; federal policy must evolve to allow schools to give them what they deserve. Here’s…

A KnowledgeWorks and WestEd report investigates whether state measurements on school performance accurately reflect school quality.

How does grading differ in a traditional education system vs. a standards-based grading system?

Recommendations to help move toward equitable, learner-centered school quality systems

Sometimes competencies and standards are conflated. Competencies made clear and simple!

Laura Hilger
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

How one school is innovating to better serve all learners

Matt Williams
Executive Vice President, Chief Program Officer

How standards-based grading is serving students, teachers and families in this Arizona border community

Jillian Kuhlmann
Senior Manager of Communications

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