Robert Johnston

Communications strategist with @thehatchergroup combining passion for education and journalism. Former Peace Corps volunteer who misses Guatemala.

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

Alberto Carvalho (@LAUSDSup) on the importance of using the data to inform best practices moving forward. #NAEPDay

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

Next, @ScottFMarion, @NCIEA1, talked about his thoughts on structural change and the #NAEPDay results.

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

We’re joined by Ray Hart, @GreatCitySchls executive director, and Michael Casserly, strategic advisor and former executive director, for a discussion on their report “Mirrors or Windows” which uses #NAEP data. You can read the full report here. https://t.co/8OJvzpQtkh

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

ICYMI: Ahead of the 2019 NAEP High School Transcript Study release in early 2022, you can ask your questions about high school students’ coursetaking experiences and student achievement through the form below or by replying to this post.
https://t.co/3RCcTKW6Fx

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

Read @PewResearch's new report on interest in #reading and #NAEP contextual data. https://t.co/XkilPMQgZ0

[Alyson Klein @AlysonRKlein]

Hi Parents of Twitter! Any interest in talking to an @educationweek reporter (me) about connecting with your school during the pandemic. Survey data shows there was more school/parent interaction. Was that your experience? Email [email protected].

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

@thehatchergroup It’s quite a privilege and a lot of fun to work with such great and talented colleagues.

[the hatcher group @thehatchergroup]

Here's to post-lockdown happy hours! Cheers from the Education Team! 🍻 #HangingwithHatcher

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

Important and illuminating #NAEPScience conversation.

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

Thank you for joining us for our Twitter chat. Visit https://t.co/q7xC5NnMjl for more information about #NAEPScience, and follow all of today's participants:
➡️@DrSPruitt, @srebeducation
➡️@ErikaShugart and @BethAllanOK, @NSTA
➡️@CunninghamCM, @PSU_CollegeOfEd

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

Great point @CunninghamCM but can you elaborate on what inquiry-related activities look like in the classroom? An example? Thanks! #NAEPScience

[Christine Cunningham @CunninghamCM]

@GovBoard A6. NAEP data highlight the importance of inquiry-related activities. Larger percentages of lower-performing students never or rarely participate in such activities than students with higher scores. #NAEPScience

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

So true: Students need consistent science learning opportunities

[Stephen Pruitt @DrSPruitt]

@GovBoard A5: Learning science develops over time just like math and literacy. Students need consistent science learning opportunities across their K-12 education. #NAEPscience

[Christine Cunningham @CunninghamCM]

@GovBoard A5. All students need to engage in interesting, inviting science. Students who engaged more regularly in project-based activity, working with peers, and focusing on science practices had higher achievement scores. #NAEPScience

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

Great question. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Thanks @gtoppo for sharing!

[Greg Toppo @gtoppo]

Really interesting development as we move into post-covid times ... are schools going to obsess about testing/skills and "covid learning loss" or consider a new approach?

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

For too many students, public education in America has been a flor pálida: a wilted rose, neglected, in need of care. We must be the master gardeners who cultivate it, who work every day to preserve its beauty and is purpose.

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

See this informative video on the history of NAEP and why it is so important to understanding student performance at the national level and over time.

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

Did you know that 51 years ago, the first national assessments now known as NAEP were administered? Learn about more #NAEP milestones with our new video: https://t.co/7iZtB7ONQh @NSBAComm @NSPRA @NNSTOY @natsupers @NatUrbanLeague @OpenSociety @OECD @pdkintl @RANDCorporation

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

In 1986, NAEP expanded with the development of new assessments and long-term trend assessments in reading, math, and science. Find out more about #NAEP’s history: https://t.co/7iZtB7ONQh @educationgadfly @urbaninstitute @ASEE_DC @theNAEng @NCTM @readingby3rd @ILAToday @ncte @NSF

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

Great exchange of thoughts and ideas on a critical issue.

[Lesley Muldoon @lesley_muldoon]

This has been a great conversation. Thank you for the insights. @GovBoard will carry all of your thoughts forward as we engage with stakeholders across education to help them better understand how all students are progressing. #GovBoardchat #educhat #edchat

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

Thanks, Terra!

[Robert Johnston @JohnstonRc]

If you missed it the first time, the virtual event on Grade 12 results provided valuable updates on student performance and a provocative Q&A session.

[Lesley Muldoon @lesley_muldoon]

@GovBoard You can learn more about skills and preparedness of 12th graders on NAEP and insight from our Board members through a video of our virtual release event: https://t.co/kKWeVaCbQL. #GovBoardchat #educhat #edchat

[The Governing Board @GovBoard]

Q4: The NAEP Reading results across all three grades suggest that we’re not effectively teaching our students to read. Elementary schools have reading classes, but typically not middle and high schools. How can we help improve reading scores? #GovBoardChat