# 064 | How Assessment Holds Learning Captive and What to Do About It with Melissa Dean | March 4, 2026

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Podcast: [Blue Glasses Math](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-glasses-math-6801549)
Published: 2026-03-04T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this insightful interview, Melissa Dean, a high school teacher and author, shares her journey of reimagining assessment and learning in math classrooms. Discover how shifting assessment practices can transform student engagement, foster deeper understanding, and build a growth mindset. Connect with Pam: insta: @BlueGlassesMath bluesky: @pambrett.bsky.social linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-brett-23b56675/ website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/ Subscribe to Pam's newsletter! https://shorturl.at/OTTwo Connect with Melissa: insta: @melissalynnedean

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