BASD is leading the way with clear, fair, and more accurate grading and reporting for students using a Multiple Grades Reporting approach. Jack Silva Dr. Maureen Leeson

'BASD has chosen a research-based approach toward making positive improvements to conventional grading and reporting systems—using all the effectiveness criteria necessary and outlined in this article.' -Dr. Laura Link Laura Link Thomas Guskey

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Hearing about new research on what teachers want/need for feedback from Thomas Guskey & Laura Link - good info for instructional coaches and building leaders! #ucmolead #LearnFwd23

Jack Silva BASD BASD is improving its communication with students and parents/guardians about students’ achievement towards specific goals. Grades are intended to be used as feedback to guide timely improvements and offer enrichment opportunities. Laura Link

Keeping up with different teachers’ grading systems can cause students stress and confusion. Laura Link investigates more equitable scoring alternatives, writing for The Conversation
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Every teacher grades differently, which isn't fair. Here's how we can do better: theconversation.com/every-teacher-… via The Conversation U.S. UND Education & Human Development UND Ed. Leadership

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Come join us UNDEducation as a Department Chair, Assoc or Full Prof in Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice. Check out the position by following the link below or reach out to Laura Link for more information about this opportunity.

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The @ELMagazine #Top10EL countdown continues with #4 from the April issue: “What Teachers Really Want When It Comes to Feedback” by Thomas Guskey and Laura Link. Read here: ascd.org/el/articles/wh…

Thanks, Eric!

Thanks, Matt!

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Indeed. Thanks, Heath!

Thanks, Dr. Silva! BASD is doing this work right!

Thanks, Eric!

What criteria define standards-based grading & mark its effectiveness? MTC advisor Thomas Guskey explores the how-tos of mastery learning in his recent paper with Laura Link . Check out this quote shared by partner Eric Hudson & dive into CBE’s feedback culture. tinyurl.com/SBG-impact

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What information addresses teachers’ greatest concerns & can improve their impact on student learning? Thomas Guskey & Laura Link share new research that points to 5 characteristics for effective instructional feedback.

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This paper from Thomas Guskey and Laura Link, 'Is Standards-Based Grading Effective?' is a must-read for anyone considering grading reform: gradingrx.com/is-standards-b…

This quote resonates so deeply. If all you reform is grading, you might be treating a symptom, not the disease.

Is standards-based grading effective? You may be surprised by the answer. Find out in our new article: gradingrx.com/is-standards-b… Thomas Guskey