You can download a PDF of Beth's story of learning below. Storyteller Beth Blankenship Educator Beth Blankenship is an English teacher at...

I met another Lily . She was ready to shine. We were invited to watch her defend  her work as a senior. When we arrived in the session,...

I like sitting in the front row of comedy shows. I've been told that’s a bold move–I tend to be someone who enjoys high engagement and...

She  was sitting at  the back of the Spinnaker Room at the Waterfront Hotel, in Oakland, California, observing, making notes, and perhaps...

This week, we are continuing our exploration of former Oakland superintendent, Dr. Marcus Foster, through two very creative explorations...

It was an honor to participate in a two-day conference to discuss Assessments for Learning at Jack London Square Waterfront in Oakland,...

It is our first connector or ice breaker activity of the convening. We are asked to get up and find a partner, not at your table, to talk...

This is a story about Collective liberation that emphasizes the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression and the necessity of...

Rita Harvey Partner, Systems Transformation, Center for Innovation in Education During our convening in Oakland, we had the honor of...

As part of the Assessment for Learning May 2024 convening in Oakland, California,  we had site visits to two schools (Envision Academy...

Many recognize the phoenix as a mythical bird, one that goes through death, rebirth, and renewal. In a similar manner, my history in...

This May, several teachers from all over the country squeezed into an Oakland classroom that was packed with students, family members,...

Nopal Storyteller Jessica Bernal-Mejia Mentor Teacher Born and raised in Tucson. Az a Mother of two intelligent little people, partner to...

What does it mean to feel like you belong? It can be hard to define and even harder to measure. Yet, all humans feel the need to belong–...

In May 2024, the Assessment for Learning Community gathered in Oakland, California, to continue our exploration of the question: How do...

In May 2024, the Assessment for Learning Community gathered in Oakland, California, to continue our exploration of the question: How do...

In our final story from our Assessment for Learning Convening in Aurora, CO, we share a provocation from Maria Kaimana of Envision...

Today, we share with you Maria's thoughtful poem about her visit to New Legacy Charter School. As we bring our stories from the Aurora...

Dear Amanda, The time seems to be moving far too slowly as you anticipate graduation, college acceptances, and life to begin. You are...

Below you can read Hannah Griffith's poem Stuck in the Split Space in her own hand from her journal. Click on any image to enlarge. A...