What exactly is 'equitable grading?'

In the past decade, as equitable grading has become more well-known, used by teachers, and incorporated into school and district policies, it is expected that there can be misinterpretations and misunderstandings about what equitable grading actually is.

We appreciate people’s curiosity and interest in improving our inherited, 100-year old grading practices in order to improve student learning.

Integrity, Care, Equity

We are committed to these three values to drive everything we do.

To learn what we believe and why, check out our values.

Introduction to Crescendo Grading Work

School Grading Policies are Failing Children

Read the Equitable Grading Project's Recently-Released Report

School Grading Policies are Failing Children - A Call to Action for Equitable Grading

Grades are an essential currency of our schools. Schools, colleges, and employers use grades to determine many important, and in some cases, life-altering decisions.

Grading policies actually help fuel achievement gaps, reinforcing the differences in family resources and support based on students’ race and income.

Grading for Equity

Partnering with Schools, Districts, and Universities

We provide comprehensive professional development and support for teachers and administrators to examine and make their grading and assessment practices more equitable.

Presentations and Workshops

We provide an overview of the history of traditional grading practices and their negative impact on teaching and learning, and how they perpetuate achievement gaps. Build a sense of urgency and engagement to make grading more equitable.

Read the Book and Explore our Resources!

For more information or resources on Grading for Equity, please check out gradingforequity.org for more information!