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Culturally Informed Assessments: Goals and Challenges

REL Pacific | December 13, 2021

In the final blog article in our series on balanced assessment systems, we consider how culturally informed assessments can promote equity in schools as part of a holistic assessment system, define the different approaches to culturally informed assessments, and discuss how to work with vendors to select assessments that meet the needs of your students.

Previous Blog Entries

Balanced Systems of Assessment: Supporting Students' Social and Emotional Learning

REL Pacific | December 3, 2021

Lessons from the Canoe, Part 3: Education is Personal and Holistic

Darienne Dey | October 29, 2021

Lessons from the Canoe, Part 2: Education is Intergenerational

Darienne Dey | October 8, 2021

Lessons from the Canoe Blog Series: Blog 1

Darienne Dey | August 18, 2021

Using Data-driven Decision Making to Support English Learner Students

REL Pacific | August 2, 2021

Balanced Systems of Assessment: Introduction to Balanced Assessment Systems

REL Pacific | July 9, 2021

Integrating Distance Learning with Student Learning Supports

Kirsten Miller, Jason Victor, & Jeanette Simonsen-Gurolnick | June 15, 2021

Selecting Education-Driven Technologies for Distance Learning

Jeanette Simenson-Gurolnick & Jason Victor | May 25, 2021

Virtual Coaching Brings Hindsight Into Focus

Meagan Taylor | April 30, 2021

Applying Design Thinking to Distance Learning: The Fundamentals

Jeanette Simenson-Gurolnick & Kirsten Miller | February 26, 2021

Voices from the Region: A Conversation with Ms. Eleanor Ioanis

Jason Victor | February 8, 2021

Increasing Family Engagement in Distance Learning Classrooms

Jason Victor & Kirsten Miller | January 15, 2021

Data Systems in the Pacific Region

Christina Tydeman | November 30, 2020

Supporting Pacific Island Communities Through Place-Based Education

Darienne Dey | November 23, 2020

Integrating Place-based Education Into Classroom or Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Faith Connolly | November 5, 2020

Is this a time of opportunity?

Christina Tydeman | October 13, 2020

Voices from the Region: A Conversation with Ms. Tiana Trepanier

Laura Ostrow | August 14, 2020

Supporting Positive At-Home Behaviors Among Elementary Students

Meagan Taylor | July 13, 2020

Voices from the Region: A Conversation with Mr. Dominic Fanasog

Laura Ostrow | June 29, 2020

Reflecting on Teacher Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tameka Porter | June 22, 2020

Culturally Responsive Leading and Learning: Addressing Equity Through Student and Family Voice

Samantha Holquist & Tameka Porter | June 3, 2020

Key Considerations for Promoting Culturally Relevant SEL During COVID-19

Marisa Crowder | May 19, 2020

Staying Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis

Christina Tydeman | April 20, 2020

Uplifting Student Voices: Sustaining Student Voice in Decision Making

Samantha Holquist | March 15, 2020

Voices from the Region: A Conversation with Chief Orrukem and Instructional Specialists at the Palauan Ministry of Education

Laura Ostrow | February 20, 2020

Supporting Teacher Growth and Development in Palau

Ben Cronkright | January 30, 2020

Uplifting Student Voices: Effective Practices for Incorporating Student Experiences into Decision Making

Samantha Holquist | December 20, 2019

Voices from the Region: A Conversation with Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono

Laura Ostrow | December 13, 2019

Consider Student Voices: Striving to Understand Student Experiences to Support Learning and Growth

Samantha Holquist | October 23, 2019

Supporting Students' First and Second Language Acquisition in the Kosrae State Department of Education

Bradley Rentz & Katie Gao | September 30, 2019

Voices From the Region: A Conversation with Dr. Mary Hattori

Laura Ostrow | September 13, 2019

Helping Your English Learner Students Succeed: Evidence-Based Practices for Educators

Laura Ostrow | July 20, 2019

Voices from the Region: A Conversation with REL Pacific's Locally Based Consultant in Guam

Laura Ostrow | June 18, 2019

REL Pacific's Governing Board Meeting: A Glimpse Into our Partnerships' Work

Laura Ostrow | May 10, 2019

Building Capacity Among Partnership Members Through Transition Course Design Training

Laura Ostrow | March 25, 2019

Returning to the CNMI in the Wake of Super Typhoon Yutu

Laura Ostrow | March 11, 2019

Working Collaboratively to Develop a Math Transition Course in Pohnpei

Max Altman | January 17, 2019

Conducting Research Within the Unique Pacific Region Context

Dr. Phillip Herman and Dr. Sheila Arens | December 11, 2018

Literacy in the Pacific: What We Know, What We Need to Know

Erin D'Amelio | October 8, 2018

Transition Courses and College and Career Readiness in the Pacific Region

Max Altman | September 12, 2018

Culturally Informed Social and Emotional Learning in the Pacific Region: Prioritizing Local Voices to Meet Local Needs

Marisa Crowder | July 16, 2018

Supporting Collaboration in the Pacific

Max Altman | June 26, 2018

College and Career Readiness in Kosrae

Lisa Scherff | May 14, 2018

Meeting the Needs of the Pacific Region: An Example of Professional Learning in Chuuk

Barry Harris | March 16, 2018

A Focus on Improvement Science in the Pacific Region

Phillip Herman | January 29, 2018

Distinguishing Professional Learning from Professional Development

Lisa Scherff | January 4, 2018

Partnerships and Priorities

Phillip Herman | December 29, 2017