Jan
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MAC in a Moment
January 27, 2021Our context — personal, professional, societal — is lifted up through the voice of youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman, in her poem, The Hill We…
Jan
13
MAC in a Moment
January 13, 2021Our challenges are deep and systemic. Commit with the MAC to grow knowledge and walk together toward more empathetic and equitable assessment practice. In this…
Dec
23
MAC in a Moment
December 23, 2020Let’s say goodbye to 2020, but not without celebrating a few reasons for hope for a brighter assessment future. Read the December 23, 2020 MAC…
Dec
09
MAC in a Moment
December 9, 2020Times of crisis have a way of helping us see what is important—especially in relationship to assessing what students are learning. Read the December 8,…
Nov
18
MAC in Moment
November 18, 2020Although the challenges we face seem daunting, we can draw inspiration to persevere. Here are a few things that have inspired us recently. Read the…
Nov
04
MAC in a Moment
November 4, 2020Uncertainty, 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…
Oct
21
MAC in a Moment
October 21, 2020It can be hard these days to “keep the main thing the main thing.” We can do it by following our true north and staying…
Oct
07
MAC in a Moment
October 7, 2020As 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…
Sep
23
MAC in a Moment
September 23, 2020Now, more than ever…values-driven assessment practice matters. Read the September 23, 2020 MAC in a Moment.
Sep
09
MAC in a Moment
September 9, 2020We 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…
Aug
26
MAC in a Moment
August 26, 2020COVID-19 is highlighting pre-existing structural inequities in Michigan schools. We are challenged by how we fund schools, provide access to technology, and support all students…
Jun
24
MAC in a Moment
June 24, 2020After a school year for the history books, summer beckons with an opportunity to reflect on our recent experiences and prepare for what promises to…
Jun
03
MAC in a Moment
June 3, 2020We’re embracing restorative and ever-evolving learning experiences this summer. Join us! Read the June 3, 2020 MAC in a Moment.
May
20
MAC in a Moment
May 20, 2020This off-center, in-between in which we find ourselves can open our hearts and minds to exceed beyond limits. Here are three things we can do…
May
06
MAC in a Moment
May 6, 2020We are humbled by the heroic, humane, and consummate professionals we work with who are serving students and their families. We are committed to providing…
Apr
22
MAC in a Moment
April 22, 2020The 50th anniversary of Earth Day seems the perfect time to reflect on the extraordinary call to action we face as educators—and offer some resources…