In his Sept. 14 piece, “The Danger With Giving Students Feedback,” Alfie Kohn cites a 2020 Duke study which found that the traditional practice of grading can damage student motivation and performance ...

Great ideas abound. Putting them into practice when it requires not simple adjustments, but completely new machinery is a massive challenge when considering our established educational practices. This ...

New York is proposing a major shift in how students earn a high school diploma. Instead of traditional requirements, students could be evaluated in a new way.

Spread the love“`html Formative assessment in competency-based education (CBE) is an essential tool designed to gauge students’ understanding and skills as they progress through their learning journey ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Some of California's largest school districts are trying an unconventional tactic to help students re-engage in school after distance learning and boost their chances of acceptance ...

This story was updated on Dec. 14,2021 to reflect Oakland Unified's grading policy considerations. Some of California’s largest school districts are trying an unconventional tactic to help students re ...