Modesto City Schools is expanding its equitable grading practices, which means prioritizing learning over tasks, and deadlines and mastering subjects over earning ...

A recent survey of nearly 1,000 K-12 teachers found that about half had seen “equitable” grading policies used in their school or district and most reported the approach hurt academic engagement.

Rick: Hey Joe, eager to continue our conversation about grading. It’s a crucial subject but also one that quickly gets into the weeds, which can lead to a lot of confusion. So, let’s start by trying ...

Sixth-grade students work on a writing exercise at Wilson Elementary School in Modesto on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com Modesto City Schools is expanding its equitable ...

Joe: Rick, you’ve written recently about the harms of grade inflation and how a primary cause is educators who, influenced by “equitable grading,” compromise rigor and award students higher grades ...

No zeros. No late penalties for late work. Unlimited retakes on tests and quizzes. No credit for turning in homework or participation in class. While educational pundits have debated the practice’s ...

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. About one in four teachers say their schools don’t give students zeroes. And nearly all of them ...

Grading is one of the most common responsibilities of a TA, and ensuring fairness and consistency is essential for maintaining student trust, motivation, and academic success. This interactive ...