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Education is changing daily, and ERB strives to keep educators and parents up-to-date on what is happening that may impact your school and your students today, tomorrow, and in the future.

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The latest news and updates for educators and our ERB Member Schools.

What’s New in Second Step® K-12 Programs for 2025–2026: Expanded Support, Deeper Engagement, and Tools for Impact

May 8, 2025

We’re excited to share major updates coming to the Second Step® digital programs for the 2025-2026 school year. These enhancements are designed to better support educators, engage students, and equip school leaders with tools for meaningful impact. […] read more

Learning Growth Among Students in NAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 4, 2025

Among NAIS member schools that are also ERB members student learning has made a substantial recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year show that the pace of student learning approximates pre-pandemic rates of growth in ELA and has exceeded pre-pandemic growth in Math. […] read more

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Tips for Every Section of the ISEE

January 10, 2025

As for any assessment, best demonstrating your knowledge on the ISEE also requires a strong set of test-taking skills, such as time management and answer choice elimination. Test-taking, like any skill, can be learned and improved through practice.  […] read more

Growth Percentiles: Using CTP to Measure Student Growth

December 8, 2024

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

November 8, 2024

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

November 7, 2024

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

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