
Welcome to Connections, a space where stories of learning, growth, and transformation come together.
Here, we explore how schools and districts are designing experiences that spark curiosity, build belonging, and celebrate authentic learning. Our posts highlight creative strategies, storytelling systems, and community-driven practices that strengthen engagement and trust.
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or partner in education, you’ll find insights and inspiration to help your community thrive.
Join us as we co-create together.
Our Latest Posts

Classroom Performance Assessments
We help teachers design authentic tasks and embed performance assessments into daily instruction so students can show what they know in real and meaningful ways.
Elevating Systems and Structures
We help districts align the way people, time, and tools work together so educators are supported, learners thrive, and innovation is sustainable.
System Level Performance Assessment
We help districts design systems that capture authentic learning, track growth, and celebrate progress through defenses, conferences, and exhibitions.
Portrait of a Learner
We help schools and districts co-create shared visions with their communities of the skills learners need to thrive. Guided by that vision, we design meaningful learning experiences that grow and deepen Portrait competencies.
Elevating Tier 1 Learning Experiences
We help schools and districts renew Tier 1 learning through simple, sustainable shifts that spark joy, inquiry, and purpose—anchored in five key transformations that make learning rigorous, real, and engaging for every student.
Local Accountability
We support districts in reimagining accountability systems that reflect community values and share a fuller, more complete story of their learners, not just test scores.






