In service of strengthening professional educators, MAC pursues programs, services, evaluation, applied research that result in a robust library of resources. Learn more about what…
In this season of gratitude, we call to mind a few things we are thankful for. Read the November 23, 2022 MAC in a Moment….
“When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to…
Investing in a continuous improvement process is a journey worth taking. Nesting assessment in MICIP is a winning strategy, and MAC can help with professional…
We continue to highlight MAC’s professional communities and how they meet our current yearning to live and work in supportive communities. Read the October 20,…
We are yearning to live and work in supportive communities. This month, we’ll highlight some MAC professional communities and what they have to offer. Read…
Eighteen months (and counting) of disrupted learning is affirming what we know and challenging us to solve problems differently. We’ve described a few ways that…
As we open the 2021 school year, we recognize that 18 months of teaching and learning during a pandemic have reaffirmed that assessment is the…
Let’s continue our discussion about how definitions matter, since they determine how we think and act. We also look at assessment of learning in the…
How we define things matters, because how we talk about concepts helps us determine how we think about them. And how we think, determines our…
Uncertainty, disruptions, implementing new systems and technologies while simultaneously attending to the well-being of ourselves, students, colleagues, family and friends. These themes arguably sum up…
As educators and students adapt to new teaching and learning environments necessitated by COVID-19, we are are amplifying and enhancing what we know about good…
Now, more than ever…values-driven assessment practice matters. Read the September 23, 2020 MAC in a Moment.
We asked, and the MAC community is answering about their professional learning needs for 2020-21. More than any other topic, they are seeking information and…
As we celebrate 60 years of the Michigan School Testing Conference, it’s a good time to reflect on the timeless value of good assessment practice—and…
Fall is in the air, and the MAC is fully engaged in preparing fruitful engagement opportunities focused on assessment and instruction. Check out these engagement opportunities. Read…