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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
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
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
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
The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and The Educational Records Bureau (ERB) are excited to announce the selection of Mike Flanagan as the CEO of the new organization that will be formed by their merger. Mike is a recognized leader in the independent school community and will bring more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit association and educational technology leadership to the new organization. […] read more
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
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
We are pleased to announce that the ERB and EMA boards have signed an affiliation agreement to make our merger official. This signing followed a unanimous vote by each board to approve the merger this fall. […] read more
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
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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Membership Renewal Event
On Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00pm ET join us for an introduction to our new membership plans. […] 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
E3n Is Officially Here
The merger of the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and Enrollment Management Association (EMA) has received regulatory approval, enabling the creation of E3n, a new organization designed to deliver innovative solutions that anticipate the evolving needs of independent schools, learners, and families. The merger has received formal approval from the New York State Department of Education and the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, and it is expected to be finalized in early 2026. […] read more