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The impact of the COVID pandemic on student learning continues to provoke expressions of deep concern. In this paper, we use ERB test data to compare the impact on student learning from the initial closure of schools in March 2020 versus the impact on learning from the most recently concluded 2021-22 school year. The initial impact on student learning due to school closures in March 2020 was significant, ranging from 30% to 50% in the rate of student learning growth on different CTP subtests. By end of the 2021-22 school year, however, overall student growth rates on CTP subject tests […] 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