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Many K-12 educators have resisted using artificial intelligence (AI). But a new national survey from Pearson and K-12 Dive’s studioID shows a new eagerness to use AI-powered tools in one area: classroom assessments.
Seven in 10 (72%) respondents say they’re already using AI with assessments or plan to do so soon.
Why? The Pearson survey suggests they see AI as a way to ease some of their assessment burden.
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What does it mean to be ready for civic life in America today? For generations, civics education has helped students understand how our government works, why our rights matter, and how each of us can make a difference. But in classrooms across the country, the experience of learning civics can vary; often shaped by local resources and priorities.
Recent national data shows that many students aren’t reaching desired levels of civic knowledge and skills. According to NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) in 2022, just 22% of eighth graders scored proficient in civics, and nearly half fell below basic levels. These numbers have prompted renewed focus and conversations among educators, families, and policymakers about how best to support civic learning for every student.
Read moreAcross the country, momentum is building around Portrait of a Graduate frameworks, future-ready skills, and student-centered learning. States and districts are increasingly aligning their educational visions with these priorities, recognizing that success in today’s world requires more than academic knowledge—it demands skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Recent moves by states such as New York and Massachusetts who adopted Profiles of a Graduate within the past few months—along with a growing interest in ESSA waivers that grant greater flexibility in state-level assessment and accountability systems—reflect a broader policy shift toward more holistic, learner-centered approaches.
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As often as the phrase “personalized learning” comes up in K-12 education, the term remains misunderstood. Assessment and instruction must be connected. But right now, they’re not. Pearson’s new national survey reveals that 62% of K-12 leaders and educators believe it is important to personalize instruction based on assessment results. Yet only 37% strongly agree that they can do so.
Similarly, just 38% say their assessments let them pinpoint student needs; 44% say assessments measure students’ progress toward specific learning targets; and 46% say they have the flexibility to assess students at the right point in their learning journey.
Fortunately, there are multiple ways K-12 leaders can overcome these gaps and strengthen personalized learning.
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Finding the right academic assessment tool can be a balancing act for smaller school districts. You need powerful data, user-friendly tools, and a pricing model that makes sense. That’s exactly why we created two options built specifically for smaller districts.
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Together, these Unlimited solutions offer the full range of tools your district needs — without per-student pricing or hidden costs.
Read moreby Dr. Laine Bradshaw, PhD, Vice President of Classroom Solutions, Pearson
Imagine a student who sees a 65% on their test. What does that number teach them? For many students, the answer is: not much. And for too many, that number reinforces a damaging belief—that they’re not good at learning. That’s what we set out to change.
How we communicate learning shapes how students see themselves as learners. Eight years ago, I founded Navvy with a mission: to help teachers teach and students learn in ways that are both successful and healthy. We created a formative classroom assessment system that gives instant feedback that is specific, accurate, and encouraging so students know what they’re learning and how they’re growing.
In K–12 education, students aren’t just learning facts—they’re also learning how to learn. Academic content standards provide the foundation, but thriving as a learner requires:
Beyond acquiring knowledge, we want to help students develop a mindset that sets them up for success as lifelong learners—a mindset that values effort, persistence, and self-belief.
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