The 90% Model of Assessment

The 90% Model of Assessment

We all strive for balance. We seek a return on investment for our efforts that feels rewarding, that justifies the means, and that helps us see the benefit in the decisions we make. In education, once we feel have found a balance from our efforts, it is incredibly challenging to stray away from the design of our decisions. We have been looking for the most nourishing fruits from our labours and once we have found a path we tend to stick to that same path until something comes along to really motivate us to do something different.

Inquiry in Spain with Colegio Ramón y Cajal and Colegio C.E.D.E.S.

Inquiry in Spain with Colegio Ramón y Cajal and Colegio C.E.D.E.S.

This summer I have begun some powerful work with two impressive schools in Spain: Colegio Ramón y Cajal in Madrid and Colegio C.E.D.E.S. in Albacete. These two schools are on an inquiry journey and with a redesigned competency-focused national curriculum coming their way, we are designing a growth plan that includes some significant implementation steps. We will be having my books translated and available in Spanish as well as spreading this work beyond these two campuses to others interested in inquiry. I couldn’t be more excited!

Arizona K12 Center Beginning Teacher Institute

Arizona K12 Center Beginning Teacher Institute

This past week I was in Tucson, Arizona facilitating the 2nd Annual ATA Beginning Teacher Institute: The Power of Inquiry to Accelerate Learning. The Arizona K12 Center have become close pals over the years. I adore the work they do and they support they provide to teachers in Arizona. This particular event is one of many they offer, all of which aim to give educators the most current best practices in professional development.

A Special Fireside

A Special Fireside

This particular conversation is extra special. Kath has written a new book titled “Getting Personal with Inquiry Learning” published by Elevate Books Edu in partnership with Seastar Education. We will be exploring the book and discussing what she has put together to enhance what personal inquiry looks like, sounds like, and feels like. With a few decades of research, experience, and wisdom behind Kath's newest publication, I have had the pleasure of pre-reading this work and I cannot wait for it to get into your hands!