Jacob Bruno is senior vice president of professional learning at NWEA, a division of HMH. He has dedicated his professional career to improving adult learning in service of student achievement within US and global education systems.
Instead of doubling down on grades as the "go-to" marker, district leaders and educators can leverage this moment to find more meaningful and engaging ways to discuss academic progress.
Teachers need high-quality assessment data and the know-how to use it effectively to determine where their students will be this fall—particularly those facing the 'COVID Slide,' says DA guest columnist Jacob Bruno.

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Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.�
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To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we?ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
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This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don?t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
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From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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From LINQ
Districts often overlook the hidden costs of cash, checks, and disconnected payment tools, from staff time spent processing payments to lost revenue and limited financial visibility. This whitepaper reveals where manual payment processes drain budgets, why families increasingly prefer digital payments, and how a unified K-12 payment platform can reduce administrative burden, improve reconciliation, and help districts retain more revenue.
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From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.�
Download Resource
From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we?ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
Download Resource
From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
Download Resource
From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don?t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download Resource
From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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