
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.

Where Action Research Meets Community of Practice in Grading Redesign Grading redesign work rarely fails because educators do not care. It stalls when people are

At Crescendo Education Group, we partner with schools and districts to make grading more accurate, fair, and motivating for every student. A common question we

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

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

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

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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