Yesterday evening I tweeted the following.

To my longtime followers, this view is nothing new. I have been trying to change the conversation in order to change education for some time now, especially around the topic of grading. It’s why I started Project 180 five years ago when I abruptly interrupted the conventional experience in my classroom by giving all kids an “A” on the first day. And from there, both in my head and in my classroom, the conversation has never been the same.

Here is how I will continue the “grading” conversation with my kiddos this year.

Of course, the conversation is a little tougher this year with our current distance-learning model, but it’s still at the center of our work. It’s just gonna take students and parents a little longer to learn the lingo. But I am committed to the conversation that I believe has to happen to change the system. We can change the script.

Happy Friday, all. Have a great weekend.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.