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New Research on Early Literacy Laws and Multilingual Learners: Lessons From Massachusetts

A recent study examined how English Learners were screened for reading difficulties using English- and Spanish-language early literacy screeners. The findings underscore the need for states and districts to ensure that literacy screening policies effectively serve all learners.

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Literacy Practices That Support Multilingual Student Success Across Content Areas 

Learn how educators can support Multilingual Learners as disciplinary thinkers with four key strategies taken from WestEd’s Leading Together webinar.

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New Research Explores What Longitudinal Early Literacy Data Reveal About Persistent Reading Gaps

WestEd researchers analyzed early literacy screening data to examine what happens to students who begin the year at risk for reading difficulty. The findings raise questions about how early screening data are used and how long students are allowed to remain at risk without additional support.

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Turning Research Into Results: WestEd Experts Share Insights on Educational Excellence 

In this Spotlight blog, learn how WestEd supports education and local government leaders through community-driven evaluation, research–practice partnerships, and data-informed strategies.

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Our Most Viewed Webinars for Education Leaders 

Explore this list of our most viewed webinars for education leaders.

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How Can We Build Assessment Systems That Work for Students With Disabilities? 

Discover key strategies from WestEd experts on how school and district leaders can design intentional assessment systems that close opportunity and outcome gaps for students with disabilities and support accessible learning for all.

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Creating Assessment Systems That Work Together to Support Student Learning 

Discover how school and district leaders can design coherent, student-centered assessment systems that go beyond accountability to genuinely improve teaching and learning, as highlighted in WestEd’s recent Leading Together webinar.

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How Formative Assessment Develops Student Agency in the Classroom 

Learn from experts Cali Kaminsky and Yesenia Ayala how structured routines empower students to take charge of their own learning and discover the power of formative assessment in building student agency.

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Refining Accountability Systems to Better Inform Improvement Efforts

Mel Wylen and Mitch Herz detail a four-level hierarchy to help states design fair and actionable accountability systems that result in better outcomes.

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How Teacher Collaboration Transforms Learning for English Learners 

Discover how the power of collaborative lesson inquiry cycles can enhance teacher expertise and improve outcomes for English Learners in secondary math classrooms.

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