Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum, Author at Rethink Together

Author: Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum

Young female student with red hair seated in a classroom in front of a colorful painting learning about digital badging

Teaching & Learning

Why Badging Offers a Better Way to Document Student Learning

The current system that K-12 schools use for measuring, recording, and reporting student learning in the U.S. revolves around two things: report cards and high school transcripts. Those high school…

Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum Managing Director of Data, Research, & Policy, XQ Institute

High School Redesign

Redefining Student Success with the XQ Competencies

High schools shape the daily lives—and create the foundation for the future success—of more than 15 million U.S. students, their families, and communities every day. But do our high schools…

Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum Managing Director of Data, Research, & Policy, XQ Institute

Teaching & Learning

High School & Society

12th Grade NAEP Science Results Confirm It’s Time for High School Transformation. And ARP Can Help.

On May 25, 2021, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) published results from the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Science. NAEP science test results—along with the results of the 2019 NAEP assessments in math and reading released late last year—are fundamental to our understanding of the state of our nation’s high schools.

Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum Managing Director of Data, Research, & Policy, XQ Institute

Data: Equity, Access & Opportunity

High School Redesign

How to Support Teachers’ Needs During Remote Learning

Remote learning is challenging for more than just students. Here’s how we can support our teachers across the country.

Mary Ryerse Managing Director for School Success, XQ Institute

Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum Managing Director of Data, Research, & Policy, XQ Institute

High School & Society

What Remote Learning Data Tells Us About the Effects of COVID-19

COVID-19 and remote learning have changed high school overnight. Here's what we know so far about how it's effected education.

Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum Managing Director of Data, Research, & Policy, XQ Institute

Data: Equity, Access & Opportunity

High School Life

Social Emotional Learning & Why It Matters in the Wake of COVID-19

Social Emotional Learning is critical for success in college and career. Here’s why it matters and how to support mental health during remote learning.

Dr. Lauren J Bierbaum Managing Director of Data, Research, & Policy, XQ Institute