by Dave Nagel | Jul 8, 2025 | Posts
In classrooms across the country, grades carry significant weight—they determine advancement, influence college admissions, and communicate student achievement to parents and future educators. Yet, how those grades are determined often remains murky, inconsistent, and...
by Dave Nagel | 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 Dave Nagel | 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 Dave Nagel | 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,...
by Dave Nagel | Oct 25, 2017 | Posts
Effective Grading Lead by Realization That Practice Trumps Policy: Impeding Effective Formative Assessment Part 1 of 4 Many school & district leaders are putting a great deal of time, effort, & resources in attempts to drive changes in school & classroom...
