The CORE Team in New Student and Family Programs consists of 20 student leaders selected to lead their peers in programming for new students and family members at Northwestern University. Throughout ...

DOVER, Del., Jan. 8, 2026 / PRZen / PebblePad, the award-winning ePortfolio, workbook, and assessment platform trusted ...

In alignment with Northwestern’s commitment to excellent teaching and the personal and intellectual growth of our students, the University is dedicated to the assessment of student learning outcomes ...

Helping students progress towards their educational goals involves communicating how far they have come and how far they have yet to go. This is the role of assessment. Designing meaningful assessment ...

There is a heated debate right now around AI and assessment. This is understandable given that AI’s language and reasoning ...

For assessments to be used effectively in schools, it’s important for districts and schools to consider what assessments are intended for and how the data gained from the assessments will be applied ...

When designing formative assessments, instructors need to think about aligning the assessed knowledge and skills, as well the assessment format itself, with desired learning outcomes and with the ...

Teachers usually can’t use standardized tests to accelerate students’ learning. The tests are often too general and the results too slow in coming to help teachers make daily instructional decisions.

Authentic assessment is a type of assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of knowledge and skills. Below are some examples of ...

Researchers and education entrepreneurs launched a project Wednesday that aims to create a new breed of assessments that will offer teachers a window into young students’ emerging identities and build ...

December 11, 2025 - A tiny school district in rural Merced County has invested heavily in school counseling. And UCLA researchers have recognized the results. Teachers who have long dreamed of ...

Effective assessment is a cornerstone of teaching and learning, providing educators with valuable insights into student progress, understanding, and achievement. Whether you're teaching a large ...