by brucepotter, davenagel | Jun 17, 2025 | Posts
Every classroom tells a story. But too often, the story we tell through grades is one of finality — a full stop at the end of a learning cycle. The grade becomes the label, the verdict, the destination. Yet learning is not a destination. It’s a journey — dynamic,...
by davenagel, brucepotter | Jun 4, 2025 | Posts
This article was originally posted on Corwin-Connect.com { See Original Article Here } When asked about their grades, students often respond, “I don’t know!”—not out of dishonesty, but due to a lack of clarity in grading. When you ask teachers what their biggest...
by Dave Nagel | Apr 12, 2022 | Posts
This article was originally posted on Corwin-Connect.com { See Original Article Here } Schools and districts looking to implement initiatives like Professional Learning Communities (PLC+) must realize there isn’t one recipe for success. Successful implementation...
by davenagel, brucepotter | Oct 1, 2021 | Posts
This article was originally posted on Corwin-Connect.com { See Original Article Here } Picture this scenario: You have a PLC team that has every reason to be a success. The team is full of strong, passionate teachers committed to students’ learning. They have common...
by davenagel, brucepotter | Nov 15, 2017 | Posts
Practice Trumps Policy (Part 2 of 4): Using Parameters to Drive Grading Decisions & Increasing Teachers Grading Playing Field There are many conversations being started or continuing recently related to grades and grading practices: Teachers Throwing Out Grades,...
