New Meridian: Montana is a Leader on Next-Generation Assessment
After piloting in 30 districts, state expands innovative MAST program AUSTIN, TX — APRIL 21, 2023 — Leaders at New Meridian Corporation applauded a decision by the Montana Office of Public Instruction to expand the state’s successful through-course assessment pilot program. “Montana is leading the nation in creating the next generation of assessment,†said Arthur […]
The Value in Prioritizing Belonging in the Workplace
Eileen Shihadeh recently joined New Meridian as chief operating officer in March of 2023. Her appointment comes at a time of growth for the company, and with that, opportunity. Shihadeh works across several departments to spearhead the company’s growth strategy and improve operational efficiency. As part of this, she is determined to foster a diverse, […]
Subcontracting Opportunity with New Meridian Corporation
New Meridian is seeking potential subcontracting partners who are Illinois certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business (VSB) companies for an active procurement from the Illinois State Board of Education. This opportunity pertains to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness Item Content Bank, bid number 23-586SBE-CHFED-B-31690. Interested organizations must be certified in the State […]
Amplifying Educator Voices at NSTA’s Annual Conference
Educators are the foundation of our educational system, and it’s vital that assessment developers connect with them to ensure that the systems built hold the most value for them and their students. This year, New Meridian was proud to attend the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia to learn from educators […]
New Meridian Creates Enhanced Item Release Program in Illinois
When assessment scores are reported, test items are often released with them to give teachers, administrators and parents a better sense of the test and what it measures. At New Meridian, we are taking that idea further. The Enhanced Item Release Program is a project launched in Illinois that aims to augment released test items […]
Q&A: Maria Cammack, Vice President of Assessment Design and Development
After almost a decade of experience in assessment, much of it with the State of Oklahoma where she served as Deputy Superintendent of Assessment & Accountability, Maria Cammack joined New Meridian as Vice President of Assessment Design and Development in 2022. We caught up with Maria to discuss the next generation of assessment. The interview […]
What Teachers Should Know About Assessment
As educators, we are constantly bombarded with news about the pandemic and the “learning loss†that occurred. Most articles attribute this decline to inconsistent attendance, the switch from in-person to virtual, and other classroom disruptions. Solutions seem to be in shorter supply. As districts and states start to navigate recovery, assessments are often seen as […]
Michael Horn: New Meridian Pilot Programs are Incredibly Exciting
https://youtu.be/E3MiaYtHNDg New Meridian CEO Arthur VanderVeen sat down with Michael Horn, host of The Future of Education podcast, to discuss the next generation of assessment in U.S. schools. The conversation began with an observation.    “Assessments often become synonymous with an autopsy in our education system,†said Michael Horn, an author and education consultant. “It’s just […]
New Meridian Employee Spotlight, Courtney Stover: My New Meridian Way is Finding Creative Approaches
“It’s exciting to adapt and change as we find creative approaches to the mundane and create something from the ground up.â€Â Courtney Stover, program manager at New Meridian, joined the team in October 2020. She manages full-scope programs while working with state education departments, including overseeing partner relationships and ensuring that operations run smoothly and […]