Discover Equitable Grading

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Create Systemwide Change and Build Teacher Capacity

Every teacher, school, and district has different needs to improve grading, and that’s why we offer an array of tailored services–from individualized coaching and workshops for teachers to comprehensive System Change Partnerships that includes support for administrators, board members, and other constituents to improve grading practices and policies throughout a school or district. 

Transform Systems for Student Success

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System Change Partnership

A comprehensive partnership to transform grading policies and practices with year-long workshops, 1:1 coaching for teachers, action research cycles, impact reporting, and support for leadership.
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Build Teacher Capacity for Improved Grading

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Workshops

Our workshops teach the why, what, and how of equitable grading, and generate a greater sense of urgency and motivation to tackle its complexity and achieve its benefits.
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Teacher Coaching

We offer 1:1 coaching to provide teachers with personalized support and expert guidance. Teachers gain skills to effectively implement equitable grading practices that fit their discipline and unique classroom contexts.
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Online Course

Our self-paced online course provides an interactive experience for teachers to learn about equitable grading and begin using improved grading practices.
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Equitable Grading Restores Trust in Teachers’ Grades

In most schools, teachers grade differently than each other, even when they teach the same course in the same school or district. That means that any grade can reflect each teacher’s unique grading policies, not what the student has learned, and results in inflated or deflated grades. Research shows that when teachers use equitable grading practices, their grades are more reliable and valid descriptions of the student’s learning, which means that administrators, parents, colleges, and students can rely on those grades. At a time when teacher credibility and professionalism are constantly challenged, equitable grading restores trust in teachers’ grades.

In most schools, teachers grade differently than each other, even when they teach the same course in the same school or district. That means that any grade can reflect each teacher’s unique grading policies, not what the student has learned, and results in inflated or deflated grades. Research shows that when teachers use equitable grading practices, their grades are more reliable and valid descriptions of the student’s learning, which means that administrators, parents, colleges, and students can rely on those grades. At a time when teacher credibility and professionalism are constantly challenged, equitable grading restores trust in teachers’ grades.

Equitable grading practices focus teachers on a common set of practices and principles that ensure more consistent approaches across teachers and make grades more valid and reliable.  

Equitable grading provides more honest and fair reports of student learning because, in contrast to traditional grades, they are less likely to reflect the subjective judgments of teachers or the resources or other circumstances of a student over which they have no control. 

Students report that because equitable grading focuses them on demonstrating their learning rather than simply amassing the maximum number of points, their classrooms feel less stressful, for them and for their teachers. 

Let’s Improve Grading Together

To inquire about partnering with us, tell us more about what you are interested in and someone from our team will be in touch.