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MAC in a Moment
May 8, 2019
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Our common life can become more compassionate, creative and just and it will require an intergenerational effort – Parker Palmer
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With pride and hope for our future…
We congratulate our intern, Ryleigh Scott, on her graduation from James Madison College at Michigan State University. Ryleigh will graduate with a major in Social Relations and Policy. In addition to accomplishing many administrative tasks that contribute to successful events, projects and websites, Ryleigh served as the primary author of this "Short History of Educator Evaluation in Michigan."
Enjoy these photos of Ryleigh during some memorable MAC (and MSU) Moments...
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Public policy…
James Madison College prepares students to contribute to public life through a variety of avenues, including development of public policy. At the MAC, we are committed to faithfulness of purpose, the type of faith Parker Palmer talks about in his convocation address to Naropa University 2015 graduates. In his address, and particularly poignant for public education and MAC, Palmer observes that overemphasis on passing tests to satisfy accountability requirements has had detrimental and unintended consequences for both teachers and their students.
The MAC continues to remain faithful to our mission to clarify the critical role of assessment to advance how well children learn and to help children become life-long learners. (See the MAC's policy and practice web page to learn more.)
We are gratified to know there are young people entering the profession with the curiosity, heart, and determination to join us. We are proud of you, Ryleigh, and wish you the very best.
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The foundation of a civil society...
MAC’s very accomplished and dear colleague, Theron Blakeslee (1952-2018), once said: "I think we will be remembered by how we treat one another more than for what we made or accomplished in our lives."
In the spirit of that advice, here is another graduation speech worth reading from George Saunders. His message to young people is, "Try to be kinder." Saunders said, "What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness. Those moments when another human being was there, in front of me, suffering, and I responded . . . sensibly. Reservedly. Mildly." This advice resonates with those who have dedicated their lives to children, and to teaching in the often fractured, difficult world in which we live.
Finally, a link to an important voice in education, Michael Hartoonian, on the topic of the qualities of character needed to create a civil and moral society within the school—and ultimately within society.
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Don’t miss the next ALN event!
Assessment that supports Literacy
May 21, 2019; Lansing, MI
Registration
Join internationally-recognized formative assessment expert Margaret Heritage and MSU researcher and principal contributor to Literacy Essentials Tanya Wright for an exploration of assessment practices and systems that best support the development of literacy proficiency in the early grades.
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