Sarah Hanawald

What’s the First Step in Leading Curricular Change? It Might Be a Curriculum Audit

By Sarah Hanawald / December 19, 2023

When conducted thoroughly, a curriculum audit will help you provide a clear picture of how well your curriculum aligns with your school’s mission, the latest educational standards, and published statements about your program.  […] read more

Why Teacher Intelligence Will Always Matter More Than Artificial Intelligence

By Sarah Hanawald / September 12, 2023

Who will teach these students what they need to know to make generative AI a resource while still developing their intellectual capacity? It will be their teachers and parents, not the AI itself. […] read more

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1 + 1 = 3 is around the corner!

We are pleased to announce that the ERB and EMA boards have signed an affiliation agreement to make our merger official. This signing followed a unanimous vote by each board to approve the merger this fall. […] read more

Growth Percentiles: Using CTP to Measure Student Growth

ERB has introduced a new feature to score reporting on 360 Access called Growth Percentiles. While the CTP has always measured students longitudinally, Growth Percentiles now provide a convenient and effective way to interpret student progress. […] read more

Developing an Assessment Strategy and Plan for Your School

When it comes to measuring student growth, independent schools should design an assessment strategy that works best for them, selecting the right combination of tools that align with their mission. Yet educational leaders not only have to decide what to assess and how often but also analyze and use the data. […] read more

Using Data to Measure and Analyze Students’ Social and Emotional Skills

A high-quality K-12 education involves far more than learning the ABCs — or preparing for the SATs. In addition to academics, school is where students learn the essential social and emotional (SEL) skills they need to develop healthy, successful lives. […] read more

ERB and EMA are excited to announce their intent to merge.