"Grading for Growth: Cultivating Belonging Through Fair Practices" (Room 912)

This session dives into the research and strategies behind unbiased grading and assessment practices to promote fairness and empower student growth. Participants will critically reflect on current practices, explore findings from studies on the impact of bias in assessment, and gain actionable tools to implement immediately in their classrooms and schools. Discover how grades can be used as tools for healing, affirmation, and fostering a sense of belonging—rather than instruments of punishment or power. Walk away equipped with practical strategies to decrease bias and create a supportive environment where all students can thrive.

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