Forward Is a Pace: Assessment as a Lever for Lasting Change in Teaching and Learning

“Forward is a pace.” A marathon runner spoke those words during a television interview prior to a race. While they likely resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to run distances, they are also applicable in terms of transforming educational assessment. The idea of creating authentic assessments that support growth is not new. However, progress toward that vision becoming a reality continues to be slower than many people would like to see.