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What criteria define standards-based grading & mark its effectiveness? MTC advisor Thomas Guskey explores the how-tos of mastery learning in his recent paper with Laura Link . Check out this quote shared by partner Eric Hudson & dive into CBE’s feedback culture. tinyurl.com/SBG-impact

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The @ELMagazine #Top10EL countdown continues with #4 from the April issue: “What Teachers Really Want When It Comes to Feedback” by Thomas Guskey and Laura Link. Read here: ascd.org/el/articles/wh…

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Every teacher grades differently, which isn't fair. Here's how we can do better: theconversation.com/every-teacher-… via The Conversation U.S. UND Education & Human Development UND Ed. Leadership

Keeping up with different teachers’ grading systems can cause students stress and confusion. Laura Link investigates more equitable scoring alternatives, writing for The Conversation #grading theconversation.com/every-teacher-…

Jack Silva BASD BASD is improving its communication with students and parents/guardians about students’ achievement towards specific goals. Grades are intended to be used as feedback to guide timely improvements and offer enrichment opportunities. Laura Link

"BASD has chosen a research-based approach toward making positive improvements to conventional grading and reporting systems—using all the effectiveness criteria necessary and outlined in this article." -Dr. Laura Link Laura Link Thomas Guskey the74million.org/article/why-is…

BASD is leading the way with clear, fair, and more accurate grading and reporting for students using a Multiple Grades Reporting approach. Jack Silva Dr. Maureen Leeson

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could theconversation.com/teacher-lawsui… via The Conversation U.S.

Why holding kids back fails − and what to do about it theconversation.com/why-holding-ki… via The Conversation U.S. UND Education & Human Development UND Ed. Leadership Diana D'Amico Pawlewicz #UNDproud

Making students repeat a grade often does more harm than good. It can hinder academic process, limit social development and increase dropout risk. Laura Link Diana D'Amico Pawlewicz The Conversation U.S. Why holding kids back fails − and what to do about it theconversation.com/why-holding-ki…