The Point

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) knew they could do better. Research shows that access to cohesive, high-quality curriculum and instructional materials matters in advancing student learning. But in...

Emergency stimulus funds for education present a rare opportunity for schools and school districts. This is a once-in-a-generation moment to make lasting investments that will reap benefits for...

“Before we review the data dashboard, I have three questions: what changed in the last month that surprised you or alarmed you? If something alarmed you, what is your leadership team doing to address...

In a recent EdWeek survey, 41% of district leaders said their most urgent need is “assessing students learning loss from last fall.” To get students back on track and minimize further educational...

At CenterPoint, we think a lot about data and how to support teachers in using it to inform their teaching. We often use the wonky term – data literacy – when talking about this work. What exactly is...

What if testing was more human centric and not so scary and indiscriminate?

NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based and custom assessments that authentically measure students’...

View the CenterPoint Blended Literacy Rubric and Planning Tool Click here to submit your feedback Preparing for the 2021-2022 academic year and beyond, school and district leaders must navigate an...

CenterPoint staff reflect on what we’ve experienced as parents and caregivers over the last year - and what we hope to take forward into the new normal.

CenterPoint's CEO Laura Slover sent a letter to Secretary Cardona to congratulate him on his appointment. Read her letter and CenterPoint's statement about what we believe matters most for learning...