Food for Thought: Shrimp Scampi and Standards-Based Grading

Alex T. ValencicBlog, Grading & Assessment, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Standards-based grading is like shrimp scampi: great when done right, frustrating when done poorly. It is essential to understand what stands-based grading is if we are going to use it to make a difference. Insist on quality professional learning and ongoing support to make sure SBG is implemented with integrity. One of my wife’s favourite dishes to order whenever … Read More

Show 71: Aspiring for Better Student Experiences

Ken EhrmannBlog

Joshua Stamper is an assistant principal focused on creating a better experience for students in school after his own experiences as a child.   Josh was able to leverage his own personal experiences with trauma-informed training to become a better leader for students. Josh’s leadership team and the teachers have created systems to facilitate more student ownership and agreements. He has … Read More