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Insights & Impact

Read about significant research findings from WestEd experts, exploring the latest trends in teaching, learning, and human development. Gain essential insights on innovative strategies, best practices, and impactful studies that shape education today while fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities within education and its vital role in shaping the future.

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Critical Insights for Improving Assessment Practices in K–12 Education

Discover four essential insights into how reading benchmarks, diagnostic tools, formative practices, and summative assessments can work together to support effective instruction, meet the multifaceted needs of all learners, and improve outcomes across K–12 education.

Featured Podcast

Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 16: Assessing Student Readiness for Accelerated Math in Middle School—A Conversation With Dr. Guillermo López, Janine Penney, and Scott Firkins

Transcript Placement into accelerated mathematics courses can open doors for students, paving the way toward advanced high school coursework, college readiness, and future career opportunities....

Blogs Across WestEd

Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting (CIFR)—News

Demystifying IDEA Part B and Part C implementation with the latest CIFR news and calculation tools

National Research and Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners—News

Bridging research and practice with evidence-based insights to improve education for secondary English learners

Justice and Prevention Resource Center News and Events

Providing expert insights related to justice, crime and violence prevention, public health, and safety for policymakers, practitioners, and state and community leaders

NextGenScience: On the Same Wavelength

Diving into today’s most talked about topics related to science teaching, learning, and leadership

Carnegie Math Pathways

Elevating math teaching and learning through research insights, stories, and announcements from Carnegie Math Pathways

Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability: Notes from the Field

Sharing expert insights and stories on improving learning and outcomes through more effective standards, assessments, and accountability measures