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  • CRESST Founding Director, Dr. Eva Baker, Ranked as One of the Top Public Scholars in Education

    January 15, 2024

    In the 14th annual Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, EducationWeek contributor Rick Hess ranks the top 200 public scholars in education. In a post describing the rubric for evaluation, Hess shares scoring methods as well as names of members of the diverse selection committee. Eleven faculty from the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies are included in the […]

  • CRESST Enters the Second Phase of Teach For Armenia Study

    December 16, 2023

    CRESST continues its comprehensive study assessing the efficacy of Teach For Armenia’s signature Teacher Leadership Program in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MoESCS). The study examines the key research question, “What impact does Teach For Armenia’s approach to teaching have on students, teachers, the school, and the community at large?” […]

  • CRESST Works to Promote Systemic Transformation with Teach for Armenia

    September 12, 2023

    Through collaborative efforts with Teach for Armenia, as well as Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MoESCS), CRESST has undertaken a comprehensive study spanning 18 months to assess the efficacy of its Teacher-Leader Program, its fundamental program. The study aims to examine the key research question: “What impact does Teach For Armenia’s approach […]

  • The Higher Education Research Institute Gets New Data Sources

    August 1, 2023

    The American Council on Education (ACE) and the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (UCLA Ed&IS) announce a partnership to lead and strengthen the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI). HERI has been housed at UCLA’s CRESST since 2022. The partnership aims to advance HERI’s impact by 2025, leveraging ACE’s expertise in higher education research […]

  • Upcoming Conference Promotes the Educational Legacy of Edmund W. Gordon

    October 24, 2022

    Edmund W. Gordon continues his remarkable legacy of contributions to education and psychology with his unique blend of academic scholarship and a concern for the real-life opportunities and affirmative development of diverse learners. By moving his ideas on policies into practices intended to change for the better the lives of children, such as Head Start, […]

  • CRESST Program Helps Higher Learning Faculty

    May 16, 2022

    Peer-Assisted Reflections On Student Learning or PAROSL is a UCLA program in which pairs of faculty observe each other’s classes, discuss student learning, and implement an innovative teaching technique. A recent study, conducted at UCLA and published in Active Learning in Higher Education, shows how the program helps faculty: articulate learning objectives (LOs), design instruction […]

  • Faculty Supporting Faculty

    March 29, 2022

    Background CRESST research scientist Glory Tobiason recently published an article “Faculty Supporting Faculty… Supporting Students: Peer Observation and Responsive Teaching Innovations.” This article shows how an innovative approach to faculty professional development supports real changes in classroom practice. The approach is based on reflection and is centered around student learning rather than faculty teaching. Glory […]

  • CRESST Recommendation for New Assessment System for UC Admissions

    May 20, 2020

    Background College and university admissions processes are—much like our planet is with coronavirus—in a state of uncertainty and transition. What we thought may have worked well enough to get by is no longer viable. As with many aspects of our lives, the University of California (UC) admissions process—specifically the standardized testing component—requires reform. Adjustments to […]

  • Current Practices in Evaluation and Assessment in China

    October 21, 2018

    In this CRESSTCON’18 plenary session, Current Practices in Evaluation and Assessment in China, panelists from Beijing Normal University will discuss contemporary issues related to technology, assessment, and evaluation in China. Check out these exciting presenters below and then come see them in person at CRESSTCON’18!   Li Yanfang   Dr. Li Yanfang is a professor […]

  • CRESST Named Partner in U.S. Dept of Ed Grant

    October 15, 2018

    Los Angeles, CA – The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) of the Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the project management partner for a $7.8 million grant awarded to the Iowa Department of Education by the U.S. Department of Education. […]

  • CRESSTCON’18 Keynote Speakers: Saxberg and Suárez-Orozco

    September 26, 2018

    We are thrilled about our two CRESSTCON’18 keynote speakers: Bror Saxberg, Vice President of Learning Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), and Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, the Wasserman Dean, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. Each brings their unique experience and insight to the conference theme of building partnerships to enhance excellence and equity. Bror […]

  • Improving Statistical Methods in Social Science Research

    September 14, 2018

    In the CRESSTCON’18 breakout session Improving Statistical Methods in Social Science Research, our graduate student researchers in the Social Research Methodology program at UCLA will present their current work in psychometrics and quantitative research. Their presentations will provide insight into the theoretical development of structural equation modeling and item response theory. They will also share their […]