We can help.
In the end, what happens in the classroom is what matters.With increased expectations for all students and demands that all schools make adequate yearly progress on state tests, we must find ways to improve instruction. If students are going to do significantly better on tests, it will be because they are learning more. They will learn more when effective teachers are teaching demanding content based on high standards and useful data.
As a nation, we are investing more resources than ever in developing standards, assessing students, and training and training teachers. The question for states and school districts is how to make sure this investment pays substantial dividends.
We can help. We grew from the classroom, but are also rich in policy experience. We offer:
Curriculum audit and alignment work
Help turning data into information