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,
Education Week | February 2024
Each teacher’s grading becomes siloed, leading to wide variability—one 10th grade English teacher grades very differently from the 10th grade English teacher next door
Education Week | February 2024
As someone who has researched equitable grading, written about it, and worked with hundreds of teachers to understand and implement the practices for it over a decade, I wanted to share some thoughts
Connecticut Public Radio | September 2023
No two school districts, or even two teachers grade in the exact same way. Which means that grade bias
Harvard Graduate School of Education | May 2023
The confusion starts with consistency, as in, there is none. At most schools, there’s no consistency about
Edutopia | October 2022
No two school districts, or even two teachers grade in the exact same way. Which means that grade bias is a
Center for Assessment | July 2022
It’s time to stop pretending we have a “100-Point” Grading Scale. Grading and grading scales are one of the
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