Student Assessments and the MET Project

Whether you work at a small operating foundation or for the world’s largest grantmaking one, “scale” and “sustainability” are two words that likely have dominated more than a few staff meetings. That’s not surprising, since both are important indicators of an investment’s impact.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) represents an unprecedented opportunity for policymakers and education leaders to translate recent research and learnings into equitable access to quality public education.

Scan almost any school system website and you will find a mission statement. While some make a broad commitment to helping students succeed in tomorrow's world and reach their full potential, most prominently and proudly tout that they are preparing students for success after high school.