
A Prophet in Their Own Land: Why School Leaders Struggle to Lead Grading Reform
“You can’t be a prophet in your own land” is a familiar expression that captures one of the most frustrating realities of organizational change.

“You can’t be a prophet in your own land” is a familiar expression that captures one of the most frustrating realities of organizational change.

Authors: Teacher Candidate, Pre-service elementary school teacher in the Denver Metro Area, and Elizabeth Cordova, Crescendo Education Group Coach This article is written in partnership

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