NWEA – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:09:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 New Research: Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures Highlights Gains in Reading and Setbacks in Math https://phennd.org/update/new-research-academic-impacts-from-covid-19-closures-highlights-gains-in-reading-and-setbacks-in-math/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:09:08 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=76466 Initial findings from NWEA are optimistic for reading but suggest unfinished learning in math, and raise equity concerns about missing data on students from underserved communities

NWEA, a not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions, released new research that reveals patterns of steady gains in reading and modest setbacks in math resulting from COVID-19 school closures. The research, Learning During COVID-19: Initial Findings on Students’ Reading and Math Achievement and Growth, is a follow-up to a study released by NWEA in April 2020 that projected the potential academic impact of COVID-19 disruptions modeled on its well-documented summer learning loss research.

The new research analyzed data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 who took MAP® Growth™ assessments in fall 2020 to determine how students performed this fall relative to a typical school year; how much students have grown academically since schools physically closed in March 2020; and how fall 2020 test scores compared to the projections made by NWEA in April 2020.

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]]> Educators for Equity Grant Program – Jun 30 https://phennd.org/update/educators-for-equity-grant-program/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:05:18 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=60985 NWEA, a not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions headquartered in Portland, Oregon, has announced the launch of its Educators for Equity Grant Program, a new initiative aimed at helping schools foster academic growth and achievement for pre-K-12 students who face systemic barriers to academic opportunities.

Educators, including teachers, principals, and education specialists, may apply for a grant award for their schools or districts to fund programs and activities that directly support the academic progress of students. Fundable activities can include curricula as well as programs that support student engagement in the classroom; help facilitate dialogue amongst educators, students and families about high academic expectations; and provide needed academic supports such as academically-focused afterschool programs.

For 2019, at least three grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in support of initiatives and programs designed to advance the academic development of underserved students.

To be eligible, applicants must be either a public school or not-for-profit organization in the U.S. serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. Applications will be evaluated on the extent to which the award will benefit students who face systemic barriers to academic opportunities, including students who identify as black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Asian/Pacific Islander; students learning English and speaking a language other than English fluently; and students experiencing economic disadvantage. Programs also will be evaluated based on evidence base, equity focus, cultural relevance, and academic focus. Use of NWEA products and services is not required for eligibility and will not be considered when selecting grant recipients.

The deadline to apply for a grant is June 30, 2019.

For more information on the program, application instructions and an FAQ, see the NWEA website.

Deadline: June 30, 2019

http://www.nwea.org/equitygrant

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