Educators

Research Validating Efficacy of Second Step® Curricula

By ERB Team / July 28, 2025

We’re excited to share major updates coming to the Second Step® digital programs for the 2025-2026 school year. These enhancements are designed to better support educators, engage students, and equip school leaders with tools for meaningful impact. […] read more

Learning Growth Among Students in NYSAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Tom Rochon / July 22, 2025

Among NYSAIS schools that are also ERB members, however, student learning has made a complete recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year shows that the pace of student learning matches pre-pandemic rates of growth in ELA and exceeds pre-pandemic growth in Math. […] read more

Learning Growth Among Students in ISAS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Tom Rochon / July 22, 2025

Among ISAS schools that are also members of ERB, however, student learning has made a complete recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year show that the pace of student learning fully matches, and in mathematics even exceeds, pre-pandemic rates of growth. […] read more

Learning Growth Among Students in CAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Tom Rochon / July 22, 2025

Among CAIS member schools, however, student learning has made a complete recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year shows that the pace of student learning exceeds pre-pandemic rates of growth, both in subject knowledge and in reasoning ability. […] read more

Learning Growth Among Students in SAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Tom Rochon / July 22, 2025

Among SAIS schools that are also members of ERB, however, student learning has made a complete recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year show that the pace of student learning fully matches, and in mathematics even exceeds, pre-pandemic rates of growth. […] read more

What’s New in Second Step® K-12 Programs for 2025–2026: Expanded Support, Deeper Engagement, and Tools for Impact

By ERB Team / May 8, 2025

We’re excited to share major updates coming to the Second Step® digital programs for the 2025-2026 school year. These enhancements are designed to better support educators, engage students, and equip school leaders with tools for meaningful impact. […] read more

Learning Growth Among Students in NAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Tom Rochon / March 4, 2025

Among NAIS member schools that are also ERB members student learning has made a substantial recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year show that the pace of student learning approximates pre-pandemic rates of growth in ELA and has exceeded pre-pandemic growth in Math. […] read more

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Tips for Every Section of the ISEE

By ERB Team / January 10, 2025

As for any assessment, best demonstrating your knowledge on the ISEE also requires a strong set of test-taking skills, such as time management and answer choice elimination. Test-taking, like any skill, can be learned and improved through practice.  […] read more

Growth Percentiles: Using CTP to Measure Student Growth

By ERB Team / December 8, 2024

ERB has introduced a new feature to score reporting on 360 Access called Growth Percentiles. While the CTP has always measured students longitudinally, Growth Percentiles now provide a convenient and effective way to interpret student progress. […] read more

Developing an Assessment Strategy and Plan for Your School

By ERB Team / November 8, 2024

When it comes to measuring student growth, independent schools should design an assessment strategy that works best for them, selecting the right combination of tools that align with their mission. Yet educational leaders not only have to decide what to assess and how often but also analyze and use the data. […] read more

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The Trends Shaping the Future of K-12 Assessment in 2024

Evolving approaches to assessment development and administration can help support educational equity and ensure you are getting a holistic and accurate measure of student growth. […] read more

Communicating Assessment Results with Students’ Families: 6 Tips for Educators

Educators can use this list of key strategies to ensure students’ families have the necessary information and context about their assessment results. […] read more

What Is the ISEE Admission Test? 15 Frequently Asked Questions

The ISEE provides admission teams with objective data points that can benefit both schools – by helping them make admission decisions – and families, by ensuring they find the right school fit for their student. […] read more

Beyond Grades: Nurturing Growth at Parkview Baptist with ERB’s Whole Child Solution

For Parkview Baptist School, which piloted the Whole Child Solution in the 2022-2023 school year, the solution already offers critical insights into areas of strength and challenges. […] read more

ERB Support Availability for June 2–5  ERB Support will attend an off-site meeting from Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5. For support during this time, you may contact us at erbsupport@erblearn.org or log into MyERB to submit a case. We will actively monitor and respond to submitted cases throughout the week; however, response times may be slower than usual.
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