In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael chats with Dr. Mary Cochron, founder of Metamer LLC and an expert in educational assessment. Dr. Cochron provides a glimpse into her Measure What We Value Summit keynote, “Humanizing Measurement Through the Compassionate Assessment Framework,” where she discusses innovative ways to approach student assessments, focusing on understanding growth and improvement in education. She provides practical strategies to implement student-focused, data-driven practices that support both educators and learners in achieving meaningful outcomes.