Very excited to share my first peer-reviewed, research article! Dr. Watson has been an incredible mentor and research partner. We look at how collaborative grading affects Ss self-determination! Check it out at www.academia.edu/164930248/Em... or www.atasciencecouncil.com/alberta-scie... #ungrading

Empowering student self-determination through collaborative grading in high school physics

Educators and educational researchers have been calling for reconsideration of traditional grading systems; however, these systems remain rarely challenged in science classrooms. This article describe...

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Very excited to share my first peer-reviewed, research article! Dr. Watson has been an incredible mentor and research partner. We look at how collaborative grading affects Ss self-determination! Check it out at www.academia.edu/164930248/Em... or www.atasciencecouncil.com/alberta-scie... #ungrading

Empowering student self-determination through collaborative grading in high school physics

Educators and educational researchers have been calling for reconsideration of traditional grading systems; however, these systems remain rarely challenged in science classrooms. This article describe...

academia.edu

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind event that is equal parts learning, collaborating, and experiencing Canada’s north, register for this conference today! Like all CAfLN events, it will be memorable. 🎯 Register here: cafln.ca/events/ to be part of something truly special! #edusky

Christopher Sarkonak gets #celebratED for receiving the Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award! We are grateful for all the ways he is an ambassador for the sciences, and we are excited for what’s next in his impactful career! www.get-celebrated.com/post/christo... #EduSky

"I want class to feel empowering, and I want learning to feel like a journey, not a series of disconnected tasks." Check out the shifts that helped T Chris Sarkonak put his vision into practice:

This Is How Learning Should Feel

Watching students grow into confident, curious thinkers is the ultimate reminder of my “why.”

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Join us on Mon, Mar. 2 for another engaging conversation. This session will focus on student self-reflection. What works in your setting? How do we get students to go deeper in their thinking? Visit cafln.ca for registration information. This will be a good one!

If anyone is looking for some amazing PD that focuses on evidence-based, student-centered practices, then check out LearningInspirED's Student Power Summit in LA, March 9-10! I had the opportunity to take part last year and it's easily the best PD in my career! www.learninspired.org/events

The presence of grades takes psychological safety away from students, putting them into states of anxiety or apathy, neither of which allow for learning. @csarkonak.bsky.social growbeyondgrades.org/blog/the-ung...

The (Un)grading Spectrum — Grow Beyond Grades

Ungrading is more of a philosophy than a single model that says “do this and your students will learn.” Chris Sarkonak explores ungrading as a spectrum of possibilities that moves us away from the har...

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With the phrase going gradeless, we hope to express the idea of moving—gradually or rapidly—away from the pernicious influence of grades, and toward more humane and effective methods of assessment and feedback. growbeyondgrades.org/start

Start Here — Grow Beyond Grades

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If standard-based grading is to progress beyond the real difficulties that beset it, it must espouse curiosity over defensiveness, openness over dogmatism, empathy over insularity. @achiaravalli.bsky.social www.growbeyondgrades.org/blog/we-need...

We Need to Talk About Standards-based Grading — Grow Beyond Grades

While standards-based grading purports to put the focus squarely on learning, practitioners have noted how this is not always the reality. Arthur Chiaravalli points out the ways that SBG “has at times...

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It was a joy to talk going gradeless with the O.G. @mssackstein.bsky.social & @crystalfrommert.bsky.social for Learner-Centered Spaces. www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/show/learner...

Arthur Chiaravalli grows beyond grading.

https://growbeyondgrades.org/ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-chiaravalli-0903a51/] On today's episode, we're joined by Arthur Chiaravalli, House Direc…

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Our second Growth, Not Grades winner is Sharlyn Barrett 🎉 Sharlyn writes how chasing perfection — whether pounds on a scale or letters on a page — left her ready to give up. She imagines an education that values growth and self-acceptance. Read and share! growbeyondgrades.org/blog/degradi...

The Degrading Scale — Grow Beyond Grades

In her essay, Sharlyn Barrett recalls how the pursuit of perfection—whether on a scale or on a report card—stripped joy from both learning and life, and how messages about perfection left her exhauste...

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I am too exhausted to care about other standards of perfection, like grades. Insecure in my personal life, I give up trying at school because I can’t bear being judged anymore. @GBGEdu @growbeyondgrades.org growbeyondgrades.org/blog/degradi...

The Degrading Scale — Grow Beyond Grades

In her essay, Sharlyn Barrett recalls how the pursuit of perfection—whether on a scale or on a report card—stripped joy from both learning and life, and how messages about perfection left her exhauste...

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I want my learning to be measured by how much I’ve grown, how deeply I’ve understood, and how boldly I’ve tried, not just by the shape of the letter at the top of the page. @GBGEdu @growbeyondgrades.org growbeyondgrades.org/blog/a-lette...

A Letter to Letters — Grow Beyond Grades

In this letter, Subhiksha Sreeram breaks up with grades, recalling how letters once ruled her worth and turned learning into a numbers game. She shares how chasing A’s left her anxious, perfectionisti...

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I'm inspired by some amazing teachers doing #teach180 and thought I'd give it a try this year... but I'm already 2 days behind so I'll start by catching up! This semester I have 2 sections of 11 Physics, 1 class of 12 Physics, and 1 class of 9 Science (which will be my 3rd time in 17 years!) 🎢

“Why focus on how to improve when the verdict has already been delivered?” 📫 High school senior, Subhiksha Sreeram, describes the way grades cut off real learning. Her essay A Letter to Letters is the first of three winners in our Growth, Not Grades contest. growbeyondgrades.org/blog/a-lette...

A Letter to Letters — Grow Beyond Grades

In this letter, Subhiksha Sreeram breaks up with grades, recalling how letters once ruled her worth and turned learning into a numbers game. She shares how chasing A’s left her anxious, perfectionisti...

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I truly believe traditional grades (already problematic) only exacerbates the transactional problem of education when coupled with AI.

The Summer Institute has been such an amazing event, with so much more great learning ahead. #assessment

Today we gather on Treaty 1 territory to begin our @caflnetwork.bsky.social Summer Institute. We look forward to rich, engaging conversations. #assessment #teacherpd

Mistakes are where the learning happens! Here's how T @csarkonak.bsky.social encourages learners to embrace them:

Looking to build a more S-centered classroom practice? T @csarkonak.bsky.social offers these three strategies that have transformed his classroom: buff.ly/dSWMFnd #EduSky

This Is How Learning Should Feel

Watching students grow into confident, curious thinkers is the ultimate reminder of my “why.”

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This was such an influential book in my #ungrading journey! It was some of the best PD and at just the right time! Now, inspired by those that contributed to this book, I try to share what I can about my journey and where I’m at so others may find something helpful from my story.

Dr Susan D Blum@susandblum.bsky.social · last yr.

I wrote about #ungrading and my experience in the 5 years since the book appeared. You can read the e-book on my substack. open.substack.com/pub/susandbl...

A4: assessment: @achiaravalli.bsky.social @humanrestorationproject.org @covingtonedu.bsky.social @leeannjung.bsky.social @mssackstein.bsky.social @davefrangiosa.bsky.social @stacieoliver.bsky.social @jessifer.bsky.social 🎢: @cossettej.bsky.social @joemilliano.bsky.social #T2Tchat #EduSky

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher.bsky.social · last yr.

Q4: Drop the handles of educators and leaders you love to learn from! #T2Tchat #EduSky

A3: For me, #ungrading has been transformative! All that I’ve learned has been huge in helping me be successful in creating a far more equitable classroom that is focused on students! #T2Tchat #EduSky

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher.bsky.social · last yr.

Q3: What Bluesky hashtags or chats would you recommend to fellow educators? #T2Tchat #EduSky

A2: I love learning about their thoughts and perspectives as it helps me think more deeply about my own practice. I’m also always on the lookout for new physics ideas to give Ss the best experiences I can! #T2Tchat #EduSky

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher.bsky.social · last yr.

Q2: What are you curious to learn from other educators? #T2Tchat #EduSky

A1: I’m Chris, a high school Physics teacher in Manitoba, Canada! This summer I’m going back to being a student again! 🌻📕 #T2Tchat #EduSky

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher.bsky.social · last yr.

Q1: Introductions! What grade or subject do you teach? Drop an emoji that describes how you’re feeling about summer. 🌊🌻🏓🏝️📕🛼 #T2Tchat #EduSky

How T @csarkonak.bsky.social is building a #GrowthMindset classroom culture: 🍎 Talk about mistakes together 🍏 Create a collaborative culture 🍎 Keep the focus on real learning

If the only feedback is a grade, why bother putting effort into the process? Students learn the game fast. Grades need to go.

Facilitated a gr8 session with admin about assessment practices and how they shape the culture of a school. Blue = assessment of Yellow=assessment for Pink=assessment as Y-axis=Student identity X-axis=school culture What do you notice? #EduSky #EduSkyChat #educoach #edchat #mtbos

Such a great opportunity for students to share their voice and have their experiences impact education in the future!! #ungrading

Grow Beyond Grades@growbeyondgrades.org · last yr.

🕐 ONE WEEK LEFT! Students: How have grades—or the lack of them—shaped your learning or growth? All genres & formats welcome ✍️ Cash prizes 💸 Chance to be published 📚 growbeyondgrades.org/contest #gradeless #ungrading #growbeyondgrades @humanrestorationproject.org @gotlearning.bsky.social