In my own 8th-grade ELA middle school co-taught classroom in central Maryland, I have recently come to the belief that students often experience learning as something
As I returned from the FullScale Symposium, where I had the privilege of learning alongside innovative educators from across the nation, I was struck by
The District’s transition to competency-based learning did not happen overnight. It has been a multi-year journey, requiring hard work and a commitment to students, continuous
Our work to improve grading has always created both excitement and pushback: excitement because we give teachers–most of whom get no training in how to
Ahh, May! Mental Health Awareness Month. I always have mixed feelings about this month. I believe the more knowledge and awareness we have, the more
Support Specifically for Education Leaders Leading improved grading work at the school or district level is uniquely challenging. As a former assistant principal, principal, and
New Year, New Possibilities Ahh, the first month of a brand new year! Everything feels new and promising, a blank slate, or, in the words
As facilitators and client managers here at Crescendo Education Group, we have met with a wide and diverse breadth of school leaders nationwide from a
https://vimeo.com/1036726698/3286703960 Grading practices have a powerful impact on students’ motivation, mental health, and academic success. When grading is improved, it not only reduces student
We all know that grades play a crucial role in opening doors to opportunities like advanced coursework, athletics, and college admissions. However, our recent report,
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