Education Organizations Release Policy Considerations to Inform Equitable Change for Assessment and Accountability Systems Report from convenings of 100+ experts proposes federal, state actions to address immediate needs and long-term improvements News provided by Share this article PORTLAND, Ore. and WASHINGTON, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA and Education Reform Now (ERN), in conjunction with multiple organizations representing state departments of education, school districts, policy and advocacy groups, and universities, today released recommendations and potential policy options for how to re-envision assessments and accountability measures this spring and beyond to better advance student success. The paper, " Convening for a Common Cause: Reimagining Assessment and Accountability to Improve Student Learning," reflects a series of robust discussions among more than 100 experts from 60+ organizations that participated in several convenings throughout the fall of 2020. The goal was to engage in productive discourse about how to ensure systems are driving deeper learning and providing educators and policymakers with data that is useful for supporting students, improving student outcomes, targeting resources, and guiding new instructional policies and practices.