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Why Measurement Matters in a Post-COVID World

ACT
March 02, 2021
Category: ACT Test | COVID-19 | Policy |

In 2020, COVID-19 caused nearly 50 million public school students to pivot to distance learning, and many school systems were unprepared, la...

All students deserve equitable opportunities to demonstrate what they know, to help teachers teach, and to help themselves succeed. To deliv...

ACT
February 25, 2021
Category: ACT Test | COVID-19 | Research |

By ACT CEO Janet Godwin It’s hard to believe that one year ago, we were entering into the pandemic lockdowns that rippled across our country...

ACT
February 23, 2021
Category: ACT Test | COVID-19 | Educator Resources |

As snow and bitter cold blanket much of the country, we are all looking forward to spring. With the change in seasons nearly upon us, school...

School counselors wear many hats. They play many roles. They’re sometimes the only someone a student has. And for all they do, we’re gratefu...

ACT
February 04, 2021
Category: ACT Test | COVID-19 | Educator Resources | Research |

Findings Can Help Counselors & Education Advocates Provide College and Career Guidance All over the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has p...

ACT
February 01, 2021
Category: Educator Resources | Equity | Guest Blog |

Jamie was named the 2020 Iowa High School Counselor of the Year by the Iowa School Counselor Association late last fall. We asked her a few ...