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He talked about one of the projects in New Zealand where they have been working to support schools to accelerate learning through using assessment in the service of learning and shared this video link. Notice the student's role in helping his parents know where he is in his learning and how they can help him learn. At one point the student talks about his responsibility to inform parents using evidence, "…anything to kind of prove, yes I can do this. This is an example of how I've done it." Michael Absolum summarized by noting that they saw a significant shift occurring when students were able to articulate the important ideas - when they could inform others about their learning.

"Consistently implementing these practices is easier said than done-and is probably impossible unless you're Mother Teresa. But most teachers already do something that makes all these practices flow more naturally, and that we can do more intensely with conscious effort-we build relationships with students. Caring relationships with teachers helps students build resilience. By fostering these relationships, we learn about students' interests and goals, which are fuel for motivation."

This is the article Angela shared with the Primary Teachers on the #3 Week Ahead 2013.