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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Update on AUSD's Grading Practices: Grading for Equity (10 Mins/Information)
Item Type:Information
Background:

This presentation is intended to update the Board on Grading for Equity. The Board will hear from Secondary Director, Vernon Walton and TSA, Jan Carroll about the work they have accomplished with the Grading for Equity workgroup during the 2022-2023 school year.

 

The Grading for Equity workgroup was formed during the 2021-2022 school year. The group read Joe Feldman's Grading for Equity and piloted equitable grading practices presented in his book. The group reconvened during the spring of 2022, and has developed a long term plan to shift AUSD to equitable grading practices.

 

This presentation will cover accomplishments, successes, dilemmas, and next steps of the Grading for Equity project. 

AUSD LCAP Goals:1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
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Recommendation:This item is presented for information only.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.
Submitted By:Kirsten Zazo, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
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Presentation: Update on AUSD's Grading Practices_4.25.234/21/2023Presentation