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

Hearing about new research on what teachers want/need for feedback from Thomas Guskey & Laura Link - good info for instructional coaches and building leaders! #ucmolead #LearnFwd23

"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 @DiaDamico #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 @DiaDamico The Conversation U.S. Why holding kids back fails − and what to do about it theconversation.com/why-holding-ki…

Teachers are increasingly suing principals and school districts over being directed to change students’ grades. Our article helps limit grade conflicts and offers 4 strategies to deliver fairness and accuracy in grades—for students and teachers! AASA UND Ed. Leadership UND Education & Human Development

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Our new article is out! The Problem with Traditional Grading Systems ascd.org/el/articles/th… via ASCD BASD is leading the way! Dr. Maureen Leeson Joseph Anthes Jack Silva U of North Dakota

Students from marginalized backgrounds often receive lower grades based on perceived behavior rather than academic performance. See how this district addresses the challenge. Laura Link Dr. Maureen Leeson Joseph Anthes hubs.li/Q03lgYGR0

Here’s how one district shifted to a multiple grades system so they could separate academic achievement from behavioral grading. Laura Link Dr. Maureen Leeson Joseph Anthes hubs.li/Q03nlRsz0

Our new research article is out! Why do students, parents, teachers, and administrators see grades so differently? The grading disconnect is real—and fixable. 🎓" Learn how here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

As we begin the new 2025-26 school year, consider: Every teacher grades differently, which isn’t fair theconversation.com/every-teacher-… via The Conversation U.S.