An analysis to identify the types and range of skills reflected in the CCSS in mathematics and ELA/literacy, using two sets of skills statements as benchmarks.  Appendices C and D are published separately.

A companion document to Understanding the Skills in the Common Core State Standards. Contains Table for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/Literacy).

Investigates how two consortia’s assessment development efforts are likely to produce tests that measure and support goals for Deeper Learning.

Discusses five major features that define the elements of assessment systems than can fully measure the Common Core State Standards and support the evaluation of Deeper Learning.

Explores the motivational components that influence a student’s engagement in Deeper Learning.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s 2012 Audited Financial Statements

This report presents the results of an external evaluation of the Hewlett Foundation’s videoconferencing grant program.  This grant program was conceived in 2006 with the specific goal of reducing travel and travel-related carbon emissions for the Foundation and its grantees.  More than 50 videoconferencing grants have been awarded to date.  The evaluation was commissioned in …

The purpose of this document is to advance the foundation’s existing work so that our evaluation practices become more consistent across the organization. We hope to create more common understanding of our philosophy, purpose, and expectations regarding evaluation as well as clarify staff roles and available support. With more consistency and shared understanding, we expect …

Describes the challenges of evaluating advocacy organizations and outlines possible approaches that donors might use.