At this year’s American Educational Research Association (AERA) and National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meetings, WestEd researchers and co-presenters will share insights and findings on the impact of research on policy and practice. Topics will include STEM teaching and learning, educational technology, formative assessment, special education, instructional quality, and teacher collaboration.
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Reading Risk Benchmarks and What They Mean for Assessing Student Progress
Explore how National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results and commercial screening tools reveal the complexities of tracking progress in students’ reading proficiency.
Research-Related Resources
Browse our high-quality, research-based publications and resources designed to inform and engage professionals in a variety of fields including K–12 education, early childhood, and health and justice.
Cost and Cost Effectiveness of ASSISTments Online Math Support
This report examines the cost and effectiveness of using the ASSISTments program as an online math support tool. The study sought to replicate previous findings on the impact of on student learning in seventh-grade classrooms.
Adult Education and Transitions Into Postsecondary Education and College Credit Pathways
This report examines the transition from adult education to postsecondary education for students enrolled at community college and K–12 adult school programs funded by the California Adult Education Program (CAEP).
Address the Math Teacher Shortage to Improve Math Outcomes
Learn about strategies designed to address the math educator shortage and improve math outcomes by investing in teacher preparation, retention, and data-driven partnerships between K–12 schools and educator training programs.
Catalyzing Generative AI’s Potential to Improve K–12 Math Education
Explore research-backed policies and professional learning strategies to help teachers use Generative AI effectively for more ambitious math teaching.
Using Evidence-Based Teaching Practices to Improve Math Learning
Read about evidence-based math teaching practices backed by research and understand current recommendations for policymakers to promote and sustain high-quality math instruction.
A Strong Early Math Foundation Helps Students’ Later Academic Achievement
Review research-informed strategies for improving math instruction in early childhood contexts and how WestEd can help support states in implementing these strategies.
