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Starting the School Year with the “Write” Focus
A new school year is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to lean into these guiding questions: “What have we garnered from our summer discussions to lead us toward new initiatives and areas of focus? How can we improve our writing instruction?”The spring results from a writing assessment can […] read more
New National Norms are coming to 360 Access: What does that mean?
The CTP is an assessment widely used by independent schools to measure student achievement and reasoning abilities. By rigorously analyzing the CTP scores of over 1,300 students, we uncovered a remarkably strong, data-backed link between a student’s CTP performance in middle school and their future performance on college entrance exams. […] read more
How Practice Can Help Mitigate Test Anxiety
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
The CTP Test: Our Early Indicator for College Entrance Exams
The CTP is an assessment widely used by independent schools to measure student achievement and reasoning abilities. By rigorously analyzing the CTP scores of over 1,300 students, we uncovered a remarkably strong, data-backed link between a student’s CTP performance in middle school and their future performance on college entrance exams. […] read more
How to Practice for the ISEE
The ISEE is an important part of the admissions process for many independent and private schools. Test scores provide schools with an objective measure in an inherently subjective process.
The ISEE is often many students’ first experience with standardized testing, and it can feel a bit daunting. The good news is that with a little practice, you can approach the ISEE with confidence. […] read more
Research Validating Efficacy of Second Step® Curricula
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
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