In episode 144 of The Grading Podcast, I was invited to share out our upcoming leadership-focused standards-based grading conference. Within this conversation, I suggest why grading reform is a second-order change that requires deep philosophical commitment from administrators, not just technical adjustments from teachers.
One of the biggest takeaways: Isolated classroom innovation isn’t enough—lasting change in K-12 requires aligned leadership, intentional systems, and a shared purpose for what grades are meant to communicate.
Let me know what you think, I would love to read your reactions to this episode in the comments!