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Grading for Equity

2023/9/29
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This week, Jerri and Jamie are joined by special guest Joe Feldman, the author of "Grading for Equity." Tune in to hear Joe share his insights and actionable strategies to help educators revolutionize their grading practices.

Believing in the power of change, in this episode, Joe prompts educators to critically examine how conventional grading systems can inadvertently perpetuate educational disparities. Exploring the transformative power of feedback as a catalyst for student growth, Joe provides listeners with strategies for adopting more equitable approaches to learning, shares tips for crafting fair assessments that authentically gauge students' comprehension, and gives his expert advice on nurturing student improvement.


ABOUT OUR GUEST

Joe Feldman) has worked in education at the local and national levels for over twenty years in charter and district school contexts and as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. Joe is currently CEO of Crescendo Education Group, a consulting organization that partners with schools and districts to help teachers use improved and more equitable grading and assessment practices.

Learn more about Grading for Equity: https://gradingforequity.org) Get the book: https://a.co/d/6yRCD3O)


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