This week I'm joined by Dr. Cinde Lock, Head of School at Pickering College and author of Connections, Academics & Purpose, to explore why traditional testing isn't enough and what schools can do instead.

We discuss:

• Why students often forget what they memorize for tests
• The difference between authentic assessment and "doing a fun project"
• How community partnerships create meaningful evidence of learning
• Why alternative assessment can improve—not replace—academic rigor
• How AI makes personalized, competency-based learning more realistic than ever
• Practical ways school leaders can begin implementing authentic assessment one project at a time

If you're interested in project-based learning, competency-based education, or preparing students for an AI-enabled future, this episode offers both a compelling vision and practical next steps.

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Connections, Assessment, and Purpose - Book