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AAI in the News
Expanded Kite® Suite Mini Tests from ATS Boost Kansas Classrooms
Assessment and Technology Solutions (ATS), a center within the Achievement and Assessment Institute (AAI), is supporting Kansas educators with an expanded series of instructional mini tests.
Turning Data into Action: Interactive Pathway to Advance Child and Family Well-Being in Kansas
Center for Public Partnerships & Research, on behalf of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet, is developing an interactive Child and Family Well-Being Pathway for Kansas. The tool will include a statewide dashboard and action-oriented toolkit to help communities assess needs, track progress, and improve outcomes for kids and families. Co-designed with community input, it’s set to launch in late 2025.
Paperback release expands reach of Montessori handbook co-edited by CLARA Director Angela Murray
A paperback edition of the Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education, an accessible guide to Montessori education edited by Angela Murray, director of the Achievement & Assessment Institute’s Center for Learner Agency Research and Action (CLARA), and colleagues is now available for purchase.
AAI’s Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership Expands School Support through Business Partnerships
The goal of the Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL), a center within the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas, is to help school district leaders navigate challenges to foster effective, well-balanced learning environments for students. One of the primary ways Director Bart Swartz accomplishes this is through a network of business partners that can help districts with their needs.