Educators

Bouncing Back from COVID: Key Findings from ERB’s 2023-2024 Assessment Data

By ERB Team / September 24, 2024

We recently reported on key findings of an analysis of our student learning data from 2023-2024 during a webinar with President Tom Rochon offering a comprehensive, multi-year view of student progress in independent schools, along with actionable insights to guide decision-making in the upcoming year. […] read more

Educator Well-Being: The Foundation of School Well-Being

By Jen Reisinger / September 13, 2024

Just as gauging student well-being is vital to an educational community, it’s equally as important to explore and prioritize educator well-being and teacher self-care. […] read more

Classrooms of Joyful Writers: The Importance of Writing Instruction and Where to Start

By Jen McPartland / September 10, 2024

Conveying a clear message, defending one’s point of view, and presenting new ideas in a creative form are all key aspects of developing your voice as a writer. […] read more

The Value of Interim Assessments

By ERB Team / August 26, 2024

Interim assessments give educators and school leaders the touchpoints they need to assess individual, class, and grade-level performance, allowing them to adapt curricula and offer additional support throughout the school year. […] read more

Educators and the 2024 Presidential Election: Prioritizing Student Well-Being in Polarizing Times

By Tom Rochon / August 22, 2024

Instead of avoiding discourse surrounding the U.S. presidential election, schools should stake out a higher ground rooted in their educational mission, writes ERB President Tom Rochon. […] read more

More Than Academics: The Value of Measuring Student Well-Being and Social-Emotional Growth in Schools

By Jen Reisinger / August 6, 2024

Why is it important for schools to understand student well-being and their social-emotional competencies? Mental Health Consultant Jen Reisenger weighs in on our blog. […] read more

Using the Check-In Survey to Enhance Student Growth

By Tom Rochon / July 29, 2024

ERB launched its Check-In Survey in 2022. As important as it is to monitor academic progress, the extent to which a student is able to learn fully to their potential will likely remain a mystery without also understanding how they experience the school culture. […] read more

The Power of ISEE Data at The Pingry School: A Nearly Century-Long Partnership with ERB

By ERB Team / July 26, 2024

At The Pingry School in New Jersey, ISEE is a critical tool to help staff identify the students most likely to thrive from a vast applicant pool, support enrollment, and refine admission processes that promote fairness and equity. […] read more

MyERB: Introducing the New ERB Member Experience

By ERB Team / July 11, 2024

Launched in May 2024, MyERB makes it easy for members to access the information and tools they need for assessment administration, data interpretation, account management, event registration, and much more. […] read more

The Power of Evidence-Based Problem-Solving to Improve Student Outcomes

By ERB Team / April 16, 2024

Dave Hersh, CEO of Character Lab, recommends educators use five steps to collect evidence for problem-solving and ultimately improving student outcomes. […] read more

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

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

The Trends Shaping the Future of K-12 Assessment in 2024

Evolving approaches to assessment development and administration can help support educational equity and ensure you are getting a holistic and accurate measure of student growth. […] read more

Communicating Assessment Results with Students’ Families: 6 Tips for Educators

Educators can use this list of key strategies to ensure students’ families have the necessary information and context about their assessment results. […] read more

What Is the ISEE Admission Test? 15 Frequently Asked Questions

The ISEE provides admission teams with objective data points that can benefit both schools – by helping them make admission decisions – and families, by ensuring they find the right school fit for their student. […] read more

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