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In this blog post, WestEd expert Barbara Jones explores state efforts to systematically support Indigenous instruction and learning. “This is a critical generation of Native children, the last to prevent the deterioration of our Native languages. Without language, how long can a culture survive without unraveling? We need a different paradigm to win this race […]

In this blog post, WestEd experts Barbara Jones and Niki Sandoval share insights from their extensive work with state Indian education directors. This post examines previous state efforts to integrate students’ Native languages into their learning. “Since I started learning my language, I feel more connected to my community – my people, our doings, our […]

In January 2022, WestEd was thrilled to introduce Dr. Marianne Perie as the agency’s new Director of Assessment Research and Innovation (ARI). Dr. Perie comes to WestEd with extensive experience in educational assessment, including test design, psychometrics, and application. This includes designing and evaluating assessments administered at the international, state, and district levels. Learn more […]

This article is reposted from WestEd Insights, a source for research findings and impact from WestEd experts related to teaching, learning, and human development. Many children start school needing extra support to thrive academically in grades K–2, the foundation for success as they move up through elementary and high school. Recent policy briefs (Kindergarten Readiness […]

The Region 15 Comprehensive Center, part of the federally-funded Comprehensive Center Network, is facilitating ongoing Community of Practice meetings that focus on rural education issues. State education agency staff, district and school leadership, and education associations from Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah have been meeting to share experiences from their states and ideas for meeting […]

The Region 15 Comprehensive Center, part of the federally-funded Comprehensive Center Network, is facilitating ongoing Community of Practice meetings that focus on rural education issues. State education agency staff, district and school leadership, and education associations from Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah have been meeting to share experiences from their states and ideas for meeting […]