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Increasing student learning through meaningful assessment and accountability practices. All students deserve access to a high-quality education. The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA).

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Delighted that our own @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social and @scottnh24.bsky.social are part of the team on this terrific project!

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Accountability systems identify schools in need of support, but they’re not very good at helping educators, schools and districts understand the problem or what to do next. In a new blog ➡️ bit.ly/4uR6mnC, Juan D'Brot describes how we need to reclaim accountability as a force for school improvement.

Reclaiming Accountability: From Labels to Learning | Center for Assessment

Accountability identifies schools that need support, but it must do better to help educators, schools and districts understand the problem and what to do next.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

How could states improve their assessments if they get more flexibility from The U.S. Department of Education? In a new paper ➡️ bit.ly/4shg0xI, Scott Marion and Kyla McClure explore possibilities, and also caution about some types of flexibility that could undermine student learning.

Assessment Options for States: Potential Designs With Increased Federal Flexibility | Center for Assessment

This paper explores potential opportunities and risks of several kinds of assessment options that might become available with more federal flexibility.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

And our publishing spree continues into April! A new paper ➡️ bit.ly/4shg0xI by @scottnh24.bsky.social and Kyla McClure explores the opportunities and risks in several kinds of assessment designs that could become available with additional federal flexibility.

Assessment Options for States: Potential Designs With Increased Federal Flexibility | Center for Assessment

This paper explores potential opportunities and risks of several kinds of assessment options that might become available with more federal flexibility.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We published FIVE new papers in March! Whew! Today we're highlighting work by Juan D'Brot and Laura Pinsonneault, ➡️ bit.ly/4v3r3xj who identify the faulty assumptions that hamper current accountability systems. Read "Reclaiming Accountability."

Reclaiming Accountability | Center for Assessment

To improve school accountability, we must confront and change the faulty assumptions that undergird the system. This paper provides a new framing.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We've been on a huge publishing tear lately. Have you seen our new reports? Today we're highlighting a paper ➡️ bit.ly/4dUfVMU by André A. Rupp, discussing the kinds of language states need in assessment contracts that involve AI. Take a look!

Artificial Intelligence and State Assessment Contracts | Center for Assessment

This brief describes discusses the types of contract language necessary for states using artificial intelligence (AI) in statewide assessment systems.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Heading to L.A. for #NCME2026 and #AERA2026? Check out our lineup of fascinating presentations. bit.ly/4sHyEQm

Center Presentations at NCME and AERA 2026 | Center for Assessment

Check out our lineup of fascinating presentations at two of the assessment field’s big conferences, NCME and AERA.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 09/03/2026

Real-Time Data Shows Exactly How Students Use AI on School Technology: About 20% of student interactions with AI using school technology involved problematic behaviors.

Real-Time Data Shows Exactly How Students Use AI on School Technology

About 20% of student interactions with AI using school technology involved problematic behaviors.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Assessment systems can be redesigned to better support the cultivation of informed and engaged citizens. In a new paper, bit.ly/3MUdjnf Laura Hamilton and Chris Brandt suggest relatively small changes that support schools’ civic goals and provide data to monitor progress toward those goals.

Testing Democracy: How Large-Scale Assessment Systems Can Support Civic Learning | Center for Assessment

This paper provides guidance to support small changes that could help raise the salience of civic goals and generate data to monitor progress.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A large-scale test isn’t enough to measure durable skills. bit.ly/4s6mUpQ ⬅️ Carla Evans argues that taking a broader view of assessing durable skills opens up a nuanced, more promising landscape, with multiple ways to gauge mastery that also recognize purpose, context and constraints.

Assessing durable skills | Center for Assessment

A large-scale test isn’t enough to measure students' durable skills. A broader view of assessment opens up a nuanced, more promising landscape.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

What role can AI play in the development and use of assessments? Read our new paper bit.ly/4r9uC1O by William Lorié and Nathan Dadey for an exploration of the potential of artificial intelligence at each stage of an assessment’s life cycle, from construct definition to scoring and reporting.

Artificial Intelligence in Large-Scale Assessment Systems | Center for Assessment

An exploration of the potential of AI, especially generative AI, in key stages of the educational assessment life cycle.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Here's our response to the Senate HELP committee's RFI on academic growth. ➡️ bit.ly/4bZ2BWE As the leader in student growth measures, we outline recommendations for measures that are technically sound, aligned to clear purposes, and communicated in ways that support accurate interpretation and use.

Academic Growth: Recommendations for the Senate HELP Committee | Center for Assessment

The Center responds to the Senate HELP Committee's request for information on academic growth models.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Did you miss our webinar on implementing balanced assessment systems? We’ve got you! Here’s a link to the video. bit.ly/4roYkjY%E2%A... experts help you spot common threats to balanced assessment systems and walk you through concrete steps you can take to bring your system into better balance.

Implementing Balanced Assessment Systems | Center for Assessment

A practical guidebook, webinar and slides for states and districts working to implement balanced assessment systems.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We are excited to announce that the proposal submission portal for the 2026 NCME Annual Meeting is now open! Proposals will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 12, 2025. Learn more: www.ncme.org/events/event... #NCME2026

2026 NCME Annual Meeting Call for Proposals - Submission Deadline

NCME is excited to announce that the Call for Proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting is now availabl

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Public school choice is growing, and families need good information to help them make decisions. In a new blog, ➡️ bit.ly/3ZNwdPD, Laura Hamilton and Andrew McEachin describe the features of an accountability system that supports families’ choices.

School Choice and Accountability: Building Better Information Systems | Center for Assessment

As school choice expands, families need better information. Learn how accountability and reporting systems can support informed decisions and public transparency.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Not much time left to register for our Feb. 12 webinar! Assessment systems work best when they’re well balanced. But how do you get a well-balanced system? bit.ly/3O6TMA9 ⬅️ We’ll provide practical guidance for district and school leaders. Please join us!

What does it take to implement more balanced assessment systems? (Webinar) | Center for Assessment

States should continue to implement high-quality school accountability systems, even if federal oversight diminishes.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

What happens when states or districts reimagine high school math education? Our study examines a multi-state math-badging initiative. ➡️ bit.ly/4rbF8X3 Doctoral student Mostafa Hanafy conducted the study and writes about it in a new blog.

Math Badging in High School: Reimagining Math Education | Center for Assessment

What happens when high schools adopt math badging? Our multi-state study examines benefits, challenges and lessons for reimagining math education.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Have you registered for our Feb. 12 webinar yet? Join us for a great discussion! Register here ▶️ bit.ly/4a0zHCV

What does it take to implement more balanced assessment systems? (Webinar) | Center for Assessment

States should continue to implement high-quality school accountability systems, even if federal oversight diminishes.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

So you’ve decided to use a school climate survey to get more insight into students’ experiences. Great! Now you face 4 key questions. bit.ly/4qaeHQf ⬅️ In her latest blog, Laura Hamilton outlines them and explores important considerations to help you answer them.

School Climate Surveys Part 2 | Center for Assessment

Several key questions arise when school leaders decide to use a climate survey to learn about students’ experiences. We explore them and offer guidance.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Education leaders who want to improve students’ learning experiences have a powerful, low-cost tool at their disposal: surveys of school and classroom climate. bit.ly/4riETZK%E2%A... In her new blog, Laura Hamilton explains why schools should measure school climate.

School Climate Surveys Part 1 | Center for Assessment

Education leaders have a powerful, low-cost tool at their disposal to gain insight into students’ learning experiences: school climate surveys.

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National Education Policy Center @nepc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

An upcoming webinar and a new report offer practical advice on implementing “balanced assessment,” a research-based approach designed to improve testing in K-12 education. @nciea.bsky.social bit.ly/4bgGpqF

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Does K-12 Testing Need a Tune-Up?

An upcoming webinar and a new report offer practical advice on implementing “balanced assessment,” a research-based approach designed to improve testing in K-12 education.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

2025 was a uniquely challenging year for K-12 education. In a new blog post, ➡️ bit.ly/49eGFoL @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social reflects on last year and the clear-eyed vision we're carrying into 2026.

Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026 | Center for Assessment

2025 brought many challenges to K-12 education. The Center for Assessment moves into 2026 with a clear-eyed vision in changing times.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Happy holidays from the Center! During this holiday season, we look back with gratitude for our friends and partners and ahead with optimism for the year to come. We wish you a joyful holiday season and all the best for a bright new year.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Chicago Public Schools created its own curriculum, Skyline, with embedded assessments, so all students could have access to high-quality curriculum. But how widely are those assessments used? bit.ly/45iWg42 ⬅️ Read this blog by Jesse Eze, one of our summer interns, who studied teachers’ use.

Teachers’ Use of Classroom Assessments | Center for Assessment

We studied how Chicago teachers use curriculum-embedded classroom assessments—and uncovered patterns that suggest the kinds of support that might be needed.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Want to be an intern at the Center? Check out the information we just posted for the 2026 program. ➡️ bit.ly/4pOkmfs It's a great opportunity for advanced doctoral students to work with seasoned professionals on projects with real-world implications for assessment and accountability policy.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Why do we keep adding measures to our school accountability systems? Read @scottnh24.bsky.social’s new blog, at bit.ly/4qfKGij, for an analysis, and an exploration of how we can harness the idea of subtraction to streamline these systems.

Streamlining Accountability Systems | Center for Assessment

Less is more when it comes to school accountability systems. Learn from a national leader in educational assessment concept & design.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It's PUBLISHED!! A practical guidebook that can help schools and districts navigate their way to better-balanced assessment systems. ➡️ bit.ly/3KHEqAV Written by Carla Evans, Caroline Wylie, Erika Landl and Scott Marion and published by the National Academy of Education, it's available online, free.

Implementing Balanced Assessment Systems: A Practical Guidebook for Districts & Schools - National Academy of Education

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It’s never been more important for states to be able to leverage their data to maximize insight into student performance. Our framework can help them do that. bit.ly/48M7NeD ⬅️ Read a new blog by André A. Rupp and Laura Pinsonneault for highlights and a link to the paper.

Leveraging State Assessment Data | Center for Assessment

More than ever, states need to leverage their data to maximize insight into student performance. Our framework paper can help.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In case you missed it: Today's LinkedIn Live by Bellwether and Curriculum Associates provided great thoughts & framings on assessment! We're proud that Associate Director Carla Evans was featured. Watch the recording here: bit.ly/4phQec8

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Are interim assessments instructionally useful enough to warrant districts' investment of time and money? We found a lot of nuance in the answer to that question. bit.ly/4q9JDAu ⬅️ Read Nicolás Buchbinder's new blog to learn more.

Interim Assessments: Useful Enough? | Center for Assessment

Are interim assessments instructionally useful enough to warrant districts' time and money? Our study found a nuanced answer to that question.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

And it’s published! Check out this new book by @carolinewylie.bsky.social and Margaret Heritage. bit.ly/48skomN ⬅️ Read this Q & A with the authors that highlights key themes from the book.

Fair and Justice-Oriented Assessment | Center for Assessment

Caroline Wylie and Margaret Heritage discuss their new book, which explores teaching and learning practices that can address opportunity gaps.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What will states do if the U.S. Department of Education is downsized so much that it can’t enforce ESSA? bit.ly/44nnUMM ⬅️ Read Chris Domaleski's new blog, in which he outlines key safeguards states need in order to maintain strong systems of assessment.

Safeguards for State Assessment Systems | Center for Assessment

States need safeguards to maintain strong assessment systems, in case the U.S. Department of Education can no longer enforce the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Should statewide summative tests be adaptive or fixed-form? It sounds like a technical decision, but it’s a philosophical one. bit.ly/3JrjgX8 ⬅️ Read @juandbrot.bsky.social's new blog. He says states should think not about what technology can do, but what they want the assessment system to achieve.

Adaptive or Fixed-Form Assessments | Center for Assessment

Deciding whether to use adaptive or fixed-form assessments depends not on what technology can do, but on what you want the system to achieve.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Assessment culture can have a powerful impact on shaping good assessment practice. But should schools focus on practice to improve their culture? Or vice-versa? Erika Landl and @carolinewylie.bsky.social answer that chicken-and-egg question in their new blog. www.nciea.org/blog/assessm...

Assessment Culture in Schools | Center for Assessment

Assessment culture shapes how schools approach student assessment. Discover how improving both culture and systems can strengthen student outcomes.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions. In her new blog, Carla Evans explores roles states can play in supporting 21st century competencies. bit.ly/3WWsJIM

Should States Assess 21st Century Skills? | Center for Assessment

Before states jump into assessing 21st century competencies, they need to step back to consider some key tradeoffs and questions.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core. Read @scottnh24.bsky.social's latest blog for more. bit.ly/473fpsc

Assessment Must Follow Curriculum and Instruction | Center for Assessment

We talk a lot about—and aim for—balanced assessment systems. But we’re still not paying enough attention to the instructional core.

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Andrew Ho @andrewdeanho.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

.@scottnh24.bsky.social's reappointment is earned and timely. NAEP isn't just data, it's like bedrock connecting states, a foundation supporting our shared pursuit of educational progress. Scott continuing in the "Testing & Measurement Expert" role keeps NAEP steady amid turbulent political winds.

The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Creating a balanced assessment system is like a relay race, and districts play a powerful role as the place where the baton can be handed from one runner to another well. bit.ly/4nLupRr ⬅️ @juandbrot.bsky.social explains in his new blog.

Districts & Balanced Assessment Systems | Center for Assessment

School districts play a key role in creating balanced assessment systems: They hold the power to align curriculum, instruction and assessment.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Congratulations to Gerunda B. Hughes, Ph.D., a member of our esteemed board of trustees, for this award from the Association for Women in Mathematics! bit.ly/4pVKtla

Center Board Member Gerunda Hughes Honored for Achievement in Math Education | Center for Assessment

Gerunda Hughes, a member of the Center's board of trustees, wins the Louise Hay Award for contributions to mathematics education.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We're delighted to announce that @scottnh24.bsky.social has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board, which set policy for NAEP. Congrats, Scott! bit.ly/472FeIO

Scott Marion Reappointed to National Assessment Governing Board | Center for Assessment

Scott Marion, principal learning associate at the Center for Assessment, has been reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

As @chrisdomaleski.bsky.social, @juandbrot.bsky.social and Carla Evans assume the leadership of the Center for Assessment, they pause to share their vision for the future and the commitments that guide us. bit.ly/3VwyyfA ⬅️ Read their blog to learn more.

A New Chapter of Leadership | Center for Assessment

As three new leaders take the helm at the Center for Assessment, they share their vision for the future and the commitments that will guide them.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Get to know Chris Domaleski! He’s the Center’s new executive director, as of Sept. 18. bit.ly/3K6WMuq ⬅️ Chris is a nationally recognized expert on accountability and assessment systems, and he’s especially interested in using them to better support schools and districts.

Chris Domaleski: New Executive Director | Center for Assessment

Chris Domaleski becomes the Center's executive director on Sept. 18. In this interview, he discusses his plans and priorities.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

An outdoorsman, foodie and systems thinker: That’s Juan D'Brot, one of the Center’s new associate directors starting Sept. 18. bit.ly/46xFQ90%E2%A... Read—or listen to—this Q&A with Juan to learn what he hopes to accomplish in his new role, and what he loves to do when he’s not at work.

Juan D'Brot: New Associate Director | Center for Assessment

Juan D’Brot becomes an associate director of the Center for Assessment on Sept. 18. In this interview, he discusses his plans and priorities.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Balanced-assessment-systems guru, former classroom teacher and aspiring pickleball player: that’s Carla Evans, one of the Center’s new associate directors as of Sept. 18. bit.ly/46gfgzY ⬅️ Get to know her better when you read—or listen to—this Q&A.

Carla Evans: New Associate Director | Center for Assessment

Carla Evans becomes an associate director of the Center for Assessment on Sept. 18. In this interview, she discusses her plans and priorities.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

It’s your last chance to register for #RILS2025! Our annual conference is next week. Don’t miss it! We’re exploring what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems. The agenda & hotel details are here: www.nciea.org/event/the-20...

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Early-bird pricing for our annual conference #RILS2025 expires soon. Register by Sept. 1 for the Reidy Interactive Learning Series, Sept. 18-19 in Portsmouth, N.H., www.nciea.org/event/the-20... for the discounted rate. We're exploring what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Tuesday, Aug. 26 is the last day to get discounted hotel rooms for our annual conference, #RILS2025 (the Reidy Interactive Learning Series). ➡️ www.nciea.org/event/the-20... Join us in Portsmouth, N.H., on Sept. 18-19 as we explore what it takes to implement balanced assessment systems.

The 2025 Reidy Interactive Learning Series (RILS) | Center for Assessment

What does it take to create a better balance of assessments that provide unique, valuable information for state, district, school and classroom leaders?

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Coherence—grounding standards, curricula, instruction, assessment, and PD in a shared vision of student learning—is crucial. Read @kristenhuff.bsky.social's new blog to find out how to design intentionally for coherence. www.nciea.org/blog/designi...

Designing for Coherence | Center for Assessment

True coherence exists when standards, curricula, instruction, assessment and professional learning are all grounded in a shared vision of student learning.

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The Center for Assessment @nciea.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Change your statewide assessment systems to improve student achievement? @scottmarioni.bsky.social is hearing policymakers float this idea and it's got him pretty frustrated. Read his new blog to find out why. www.nciea.org/blog/changin...

Quick Fixes Won’t Improve Student Achievement | Center for Assessment

If we want students to learn more, we must engage them with good teaching and meaningful content.

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