Weekly Inspo Vids - Week Nine
Howdy,
It’s been a good week. My students dug into some real-world problems this week, my Aggies are a top-five team, and it’s a three-day weekend for educators here in Oregon. Not too shabby.
I hope you’ve had some bright spots as well, and this message finds you in good spirits.
We’ve got a great email on tap today. Our weekly video begins in a somewhat misleading way. It feels like it’s going to be about healthcare, but then it veers into the impetus for this researcher’s journey into his field - a memorable lesson from a high school teacher. It’s not too often that our students can trace the start of a lifelong passion to a single lesson. I’ve definitely never heard any of my former students testify to something so pivotal. But one can hope …
And this week’s Emailable PD covers reassessments. While not accompanied by fireworks or fanfare, it’s an important topic. I’ve tried to move beyond hearing about it and actually implementing it lately, and it really does make a difference. It’s truly reframing how we see learning and testing. I hope your teachers enjoy it.
Let’s dig in!
Weekly Video
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Possible Caption: Sometimes a single lesson can spark a lifetime of research.
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Weekly Quote
“We are stil in the position of waking up and having a choice. Do I make the world better today somehow, or do I not bother?”
Tom Hanks
Weekly Emailable PD
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Suggested Email Body:
This week, we’re spotlighting one of the most effective (and often misunderstood) ways to deepen learning: reassessment done right. It’s not about letting students “redo for a better grade”—it’s about building a culture where learning doesn’t stop after a quiz or test. When we offer structured do-overs—with clear expectations and thoughtful design—we give students a chance to reflect, relearn, and show real growth. Whether it’s a second attempt on key concepts or a targeted reassessment of just the missed parts, these approaches help us focus on mastery, not one-shot performance. Let’s rethink reassessment as a tool for learning, not just grading.
