Schools and districts in North Carolina can now use Star Assessments as an approved provider to comply with the K–3 Read to Achieve mandate for the 2020–2021 school year.

Bloomington, Minn. (July 21, 2020) – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today announced that Star Reading and Star Early Literacy were approved as K–3 literacy screeners in North Carolina for the 2020–2021 school year.

The North Carolina State Board of Education highlighted several requirements. To be approved, assessment solutions needed to have a Lexile linking study, be a state-approved third-grade alternative assessment, meet the requirements for remote learning and social distancing, and satisfy Education Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS) compatibility. Together, Star Reading and Star Early Literacy will help educators in the state identify students at risk for reading difficulties, monitor students’ reading proficiency, and inform instruction.

According to the NCDPI Local Testing Report from December 2019, a large number of schools and districts across the state already use Star Reading and Star Early Literacy—key components of Star Assessments—to measure student progress. While North Carolina educators know the power of Star Assessments, they can now comply with the Read to Achieve mandate by using Star Assessments with K–3 students.

“We couldn’t be happier to continue supporting educators in North Carolina,” said Laurie Borkon, vice president of government affairs at Renaissance. “This fall will be especially important for identifying learning gaps in order to provide additional support and keep students on track to achieve third-grade reading proficiency. Star Assessments will help educators in the state screen students and use that valid and reliable data to move quickly and inform instruction.”

To learn more about Renaissance, visit www.renaissance.com.

About Renaissance

As a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. Renaissance solutions are used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Renaissance portfolio includes Star Assessments, for reliable, accurate insights into K–12 student learning; myIGDIs, for accurate assessment of early learning; myON, to increase students’ access to high-quality reading materials; Accelerated Reader, to support independent reading practice; Freckle, for teacher-led differentiated instruction; and Schoolzilla, to give educators actionable insights into trends in student attendance and achievement. For more information, visit www.renaissance.com.

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