Teacher evaluation is one of education’s most influential yet underused levers for systems change, and aligning it with a district’s instructional vision is essential for lasting transformation.
Kentucky is creating a new model for K-12 accountability that combines state support with locally developed measures to better capture the full range of learner success beyond test scores.
Michigan Assessment Consortium exemplifies the critical role intermediaries play in advancing balanced assessment systems through implementation, relationships and educator expertise.
Transforming grading practices means shifting to a student-centered system that measures mastery, promotes equity and is implemented through a thoughtful, phased change process
How schools and districts across the U.S. are redefining grading through student-centered, competency-based approaches that prioritize mastery, transparency and consistency
