"I am grateful for the opportunity to experiment with my grading policies in a safe and supportive environment of my peers."

Over 90% of teachers would “strongly recommend” this PD experience for other teachers.

"What surprised me was that I actually changed my mind on some grading practices that I have been using for 8 years!"

Nearly 90% of teachers state that learning with Crescendo has had a greater impact on their teaching than other PD.

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.

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.

Introduction to Crescendo Grading Work

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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!