Katie Carroll

2 months ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katie Carroll

Even for the hardiest New Englanders, February is often the longest, shortest month. It’s cold. It’s gray. It’s windy. When days warm up above freezing, there is mud. When the sun pokes itself through the gray, it shines a white light. Yet, when the wind isn’t howling there’s an opportunity to take advantage of mind-clearing desolate beach walks.

Jan 15, 2025 | today.tamu.edu | Katie Carroll |Lesley Henton

A groundbreaking method for bridge construction has the potential to enhance performance, reduce construction time, and cut costs for future bridges.

Mar 20, 2024 | thenav.ca | Katie Carroll

As the end of my undergraduate degree rapidly approaches, I’ve been forced to face the terrifying prospect of “What’s next?” Having made the slightly daunting decision that I want to eventually teach English at university, the logical next step was to apply for grad school. (Hot tip: Start applications for grad school early. It’s outrageously stressful to be completing complex applications while taking a full course load.

Jul 11, 2023 | nwea.org | Katie Carroll

As our nation’s educators remain hard at work trying to move the needle for students who have not yet rebounded from COVID-19 impacts on schooling, we’re hit with difficult news: older students’ pandemic recovery has stalled. Last year, NWEA researchers reported encouraging signs that the nation’s education system was bouncing back; students showed gains on MAP® Growth™ in reading and math at a rate that was comparable to pre-pandemic times.

Jun 27, 2023 | nwea.org | Katie Carroll

The purpose of state assessment systems has been hotly debated over the past 20 years. State assessments are designed to ensure every child has access to an equitable and excellent education, but are they meant solely for transparency and accountability purposes? Or can they be more than that, by providing timely, actionable information to families and educators? We think the answer is all of the above.