When we started Envision Schools 13 years ago, we believed then--as we do now--that standardized assessments were necessary but insufficient for determining college and career readiness. It seemed ...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly expanded within educational contexts, transforming how teaching, learning, and assessment are ...

Educational assessment seeks to determine how well students are learning and is an integral part of the quest for improved education. It provides feedback to students, educators, parents, policy ...

Competency-based education (CBE) programs may be an appealing alternative to conventional seat-time-based postsecondary degrees, but CBE’s long-term viability hinges on the credibility of these ...

Reshaping assessment to outsmart AI Adapting common assessment types can not only deter the overuse of AI – and avoid administration overload – but support student learning in a more authentic and ...

Students often draw upon a diverse set of prior understanding and experiences when attempting to explain phenomena. Formative assessment allows teachers to better understand students’ alternative ...