Lorrie A. Shepard
University Distinguished Professor and measurement researcher focused on validity, classroom assessment, sociocultural learning theory, and equitable assessment practices, and former president of AERA, NCME, and the National Academy of Education.
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May 19, 2025 • 25min
Episode 9: Life and Legacy with Lorrie Shepard
Lorrie A. Shepard, University Distinguished Professor and veteran measurement researcher, reflects on sociocultural learning and equitable assessment. She discusses the limits of standardized tests and the value of richer, open-ended tasks. Grading harms, culturally responsive approaches, and practical 'as-if' grades come up. She also urges stronger partnerships between content experts and assessment researchers.
