SAVE THE DATE! September 22. I am thrilled to announce our Houston Culturize Institute for Leaders and Aspiring Leaders, designed for those who are committed to continuous learning and enhancing their leadership practices. Register today at culturizeinstitutes.com/events Myron Dueck

🎙 Episode 7: “These changes won’t prepare kids for the real world” 📅 Live on August 4 | 🕓 4:00 PM CST It’s one of the most common pushbacks to grading reform—but is it true? In this episode, we take on the “real world” myth and explore what students actually need to succeed

💡 Tired of reassessment feeling like extra work instead of real support? This interactive virtual workshop will help you design a reassessment system that’s practical, purposeful, and built to last. ✅ Get tools. ✅ Build your plan. ✅ Leave ready to implement. 🚀 Take

Grading reform isn’t easy—and sometimes, it sets off fires. Whether you're just beginning the journey or knee-deep in change, the Fall STAGR 2025 Virtual Conference is your guide to navigating the sparks and turning up the heat on what really works. 🎯 Theme: Fires in Grading:

Drawing from our school and district experiences, this book identifies common barriers and provides strategies to prevent, contain, and overcome the 🔥s that can derail grading reform efforts. 📕 firsteducation-us.com/extinguishing-… 📹 youtu.be/twFh4Usj76k [<2 mins]

Cannot wait for Culturize 2026! More announcements coming soon about this great event!

@donsmithedu is working in the Seattle area today with educators on proficiency scales and writing assessments! #STAGR

This week the PLC Center got to work with CLT leads from schools in the Shorewood, WI district. Gabe Hackett helped teams develop collective commitments and a vision of collaboration that leads to Impact for the school year. #PLCcenter #ObservableImpact #CollectiveEfficacy

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to be reminded I’m not dreaming - being able collaborate with these three was so enriching and gratifying. Thank you Garth Larson, Becky Peppler, and Don Smith for the amazing work you’re doing at firsteducation-us.com FIRST Ed Resources

If you are not listening to The Principal Matters Podcast, you are missing out. Highly recommend it!

Garth Larson kicked off the start of the school year by helping educators in Madelia, MN see the Opportunity in Front of them this coming year! @larsongarth

September is here and June will be here before we know it. Don’t miss out! Registration now open at culturizeinstitutes.com/events

High performing PLCs design structures that ensure every conversion leads to impact in the classroom. Don’t leave collaboration to chance. Tools like Worst/Best help teams develop norms, roles, structures, and collective commitments. Help your teams start the year with proven

Join Becky Peppler and I on the 22nd to talk about Leading SBG and Accountability in SBG! FIRST Ed Resources

In grading reform, fires are inevitable. Some spark innovation. Others cause confusion. This conference will help you fan the right flames + extinguish the wrong ones. Join us Oct 28! bit.ly/3K3n1Sj Don Smith Garth Larson Becky Peppler Rick Wormeli Chad Lang, Ed.D.

Even strong PLCs face “fires” that can derail collaboration. This week, Garth Larson & Gabe Hackett shared strategies in the Extinguishing Fires Within PLCs webinar to help schools strengthen their vision and keep the work impactful. 💻 Missed it? Catch the full recording here:

Happening this June 23-24 - Culturize Institute returns to Chicago. Save the Date! Speakers and session information coming soon! jimmycasas.com/events

🔥 Get ready! Episode 9 of the Fires in Grading Show drops Friday, Oct 3 @ 8 AM: “The Symbol Doesn’t Matter.” Letter grades? 1–4 scales? Exceeds/Meets? The truth is, the symbol isn’t what makes your system standards-based…the process does. 🎙️ Don’t miss this conversation with

Get a FREE sample chapter from Extinguishing the Fires Within Assessment and Grading Reform—perfect for educators tackling grading reform. #StandardsBasedGrading #EdChat Don Smith Garth Larson Matt Townsley Becky Peppler Download Here: hubs.la/Q03LrYl10