This spring, I attended my 45th Dartmouth College reunion. Dartmouth College is known for its strong undergraduate focus, rigorous academics, and unique traditions. Dr. Sian Leah
Pathfinder is a developing educational platform designed to support personalized assessment and instruction. We are building tools to help educators better understand student learning
Let’s Read! By Robert A. Southworth, Jr.President, The SchoolWorks Lab, Inc. If we are serious about raising student achievement in every subject—math, science, history,
There’s a quiet revolution happening in classrooms—and it doesn’t begin with a new curriculum, a shiny device, or a more rigorous test. It begins
Academic freedom—the principle that scholars and educators should be free to teach, learn, and communicate ideas without fear of censorship or retaliation—is foundational to
Generative A.I. is clearly here to stay. What was once the domain of science fiction is now a daily presence in classrooms, dorm rooms,
“To ensure equity in education, we must fund schools based on student need—not ZIP code.” The promise of American public education is grounded in
By Robert A. Southworth, Jr.President, The SchoolWorks Lab, Inc. In the quiet corner of every K–2 classroom, a child encounters a word they do
Major Legal Battle A major legal battle is unfolding in Boston that could have profound implications for the future of federal education leadership in
Transforming Education Through Versatile Intelligence and Personalized Assessment At Pathfinder Assessments, our mission is clear: simplify the educational process and eliminate barriers, empowering educators
Education should not merely serve as a measure of intelligence; it should actively cultivate it. VIA empowers educators to serve as architects of intelligence,
Meeting Students Where They Are! Today’s classrooms are diverse, not only in demographics but also in students’ learning levels and needs. Traditional, one-size-fits-all teaching
Reimagine Education As national conversations continue around the potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, many educators, parents, and policy leaders are left
The Importance of Freedom of Speech in Research Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of democracy, education, and intellectual progress. Nowhere is this more
Reduced Federal Funding For decades, public schools across the United States have relied on a combination of federal, state, and local funding to support
Personalized Assessment Models For decades, the challenge of accurately measuring student learning has plagued K-12 education. Traditional standardized testing has long been the dominant
Supporting Adversity Trauma-informed care in early childhood education ensures that young children who have experienced adversity receive the support they need to thrive academically,
Strategic Planning Federal funding plays a crucial role in supporting education, from Title I grants for low-income schools to IDEA funding for students with
The closure of the U.S. Department of Education under a Republican administration would represent a seismic shift in American education policy. While such a
Pathfinder envisions a holistic approach to improving student achievement by integrating multiple assessment measures—including transcript strength, everyday assessments, and literacy assessments—to provide a comprehensive
Research has consistently highlighted the critical role of phonemic awareness and phonics instruction in developing strong reading skills in young learners. However, many widely
The Importance of Education in Light of Today’s Presidential Transition As the United States welcomes a new president, the changeover in leadership offers an
Federal Funding is Limited The federal government plays a critical yet relatively limited role in funding K-12 public education in the United States. Currently,
For decades, educators, policymakers, and families have debated how to ensure all children receive the education they deserve. At the heart of this discussion