Useless assessment data has always abounded in schools maybe in organisations generally. Leaders get to make the final decision on what data is collected; time is finite, data purportedly for tracking and monitoring progress is generated whilst that of greater value to support teaching and promote learning is sidelined. Continue reading
Certain books capture the imagination and open up a world of possibilities. Lucy Crehan’s (@lucy_crehan) gap year globe-trotting narrative of visiting five high performing PISA countries/states/cities, Clever Lands, is one that has got my mind racing. That’s a good thing unless you have the misfortune of working with me. Continue reading