In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Tony Alpert, Executive Director of Smarter Balanced, who he leads a 12-member state consortium to develop and maintain innovative assessment systems that serve the needs of students, educators, and states. Tony shares insights into his Measure What We Value Summit keynote, “Digging Deeper with Smarter Balanced Data,” where he explores how data can drive continuous improvement in education systems. He emphasizes using assessments as tools for growth and collaboration, helping educators and leaders identify opportunities for meaningful change. Episode Notes

Hosted by Rachael Maves

Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo 

Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing

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