The Advancing Consortium Assessment Reform (ACAR) project supports the work of the Race to the Top assessment consortia: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) and SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). The white papers featured on this website present information on the latest research and innovation, and provide discrete recommendations on critical assessment issues. Reactions to the white papers by consortia leadership, state education officials and other relevant stakeholders will be captured and summarized to inform investments in future research, events and activities addressing consortia priorities. Arabella Advisors, a philanthropic consulting firm, is implementing this project.
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