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writing by theresa walter

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A Student's View: Perspectives on a Gradeless and Growth-Centered Classroom

A middle school student and her English teacher sit down to discuss how a shift from grades to feedback changed their classroom, their motivation, and how they think about learning.

Does Assessment Stymie Curiosity?

How can we ignite and inspire curiosity-driven, authentic learning?

A Dialogue: Is The Gradeless Revolution Upon Us?

Two English teachers talk about a radical choice dropping grades altogether.

Building Community and Trust In A Gradeless Classroom

Investment in relationships supports student voice and agency while fostering trust.

Going Gradeless This Year? Just Thinking About It? Start Here.

Try these 3 strategies to get gradeless assessment practices going in your classes.

The Surprise Growth in an Ungrading Practice: My Own

I found more growth in my own practice than I ever anticipated in my first full year of abandoning traditional grading systems.

Gradeless: An English Teacher’s Journey Towards Agency Through Feedback

I knew I wanted to do my best to represent student growth in the most accurate way I possibly could. While I know my methods are far from perfect, I have seen remarkable growth and a complete shift in focus in my students.