Grading

Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too (Opinion)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:21:01 GMT

The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them, argues Thomas R. Guskey.

The Truth About Equity Grading in Practice (Opinion)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A high school student shares his perspective of equity grading policies in this letter.

Online Portals Offer Instant Access to Grades. That’s Not Always a Good Thing

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:38:52 GMT

For students and parents, is real-time access to grades an accountability booster or an anxiety provoker?

When Parents Question Grades, They Aren't Asking About Rigor (Opinion)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:06:01 GMT

Clear expectations matter more to parents than complexity when it comes to student grades.

Should Teachers Allow Students to Redo Classwork?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:43:50 GMT

Allowing students to redo assignments is another aspect of the traditional grading debate.

Grade Grubbing—Who's Asking and How Teachers Feel About It

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:34:43 GMT

Teachers are being asked to change student grades, but the requests aren't always coming from parents.

It’s Time to Think About What Grades Really Mean (Opinion)

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:01:00 GMT

"Traditional grading often masks what a learner actually knows or is able to do."

Should Students Be Allowed Extra Credit? Teachers Are Divided

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:14:57 GMT

Many argue that extra credit doesn't increase student knowledge, making it a part of a larger conversation on grading and assessment.

We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the Way (Opinion)

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:16:56 GMT

Here’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.

Making Standards-Based Grading Work in Your School or District: A Case Study

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:46:00 GMT

Curious about standards-based grading? Join to get an inspiring, practical look from one California school.

I Don’t Offer My Students Extra Credit. Here’s What I Do Instead (Opinion)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:46:43 GMT

There isn’t anything "extra," but there is plenty my students can do to improve their grade.

Here's What Teachers Really Think About Equitable Grading Policies

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:01:00 GMT

A new study examines the prevalence of policies like no zeroes or unlimited retakes in classrooms.

6 Ways to Curb Grade-Change Requests From Students and Parents (DOWNLOADABLE)

Mon, 19 May 2025 20:43:51 GMT

No one likes dealing with grade-change requests. Here are some tips to help teachers avoid them altogether.

Our Grading System Was Setting Students Up to Fail—Until This Change (Opinion)

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:29:48 GMT

Our first reaction to standards-based grading was despair. Then, slowly, things began to change.

Reflections on Evidence-Based Grading Practices: What We Learned for Next Year

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Get real insights on evidence-based grading from K-12 leaders.

In Case You Missed It: How Schools Are Measuring Student Success

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:50:53 GMT

Explore stories about grading practices, what truly reflects student achievement, and more.

A Guide to Equitable Grading in Schools (DOWNLOADABLE)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:21:20 GMT

See how traditional and equitable grading practices differ in this downloadable guide.

Grading and Assessment: How to Best Measure Student Success

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

This report explores the impact of grading policies and practices on student assessment, and the impact of GPAs on students’ futures.

What Should Teachers Do When Students—or Parents—Ask for a Better Grade?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Plenty of students, and even parents, ask teachers to change their grades. Here's how teachers react.

How Teachers Approach Grading, in Charts

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Teachers weigh multiple factors, including subjective perceptions, when selecting grades, beyond just assignments and test scores.

Why Some Schools Are Ditching Class Rank and Weighted GPAs

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Educators wonder whether it is time to revisit class rank and weighted GPAs.

Grading for Equity: Inside One District’s Big Policy Shift

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Districts have been shifting grading to strictly assess student learning without add-ons such as extra credit.

What Are Grades Really For? What Research Says About 4 Common Answers

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Differing opinions about the purpose of grades are at the heart of the grading debate.

A Strengths-Based Guide to Assessing Student Progress (DOWNLOADABLE)

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Help students succeed with clearer, fairer rubrics that simplify grading and improve assessment consistency.

Is It Ethical to Use AI to Grade?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT

The technology gives students more feedback, more quickly. But some warn that using AI to score writing could have unintended consequences.

Who's the Tougher Grader: ChatGPT or Teachers? Quiz Yourself to See

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Grading “assistants” that use generative AI offer to cut teachers' workload. But do they stack up to actual educators?

How AI Is Reshaping Teachers’ Jobs

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence is changing the way teachers work, learn, and teach.

This School Didn't Like Traditional Grades. So It Created Its Own System

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:28:12 GMT

Principals at this middle school said the transition to the new system took patience and time.

How to Tackle Key Grading Reform Challenges as a School Leader

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:05:41 GMT

Join our expert-led webinar to tackle the two biggest challenges school leaders face during grading reform.