The Case Against Zeros in Grading

Plus, 3 Ways Administrators Can Show They Care About Teachers as People [George Lucas Educational Foundation] [Logo] [Logo text] October 13, 2021 [icon]It’s time to update your free subscription. [Get the Full Experience]( [lead article image]( [The Case Against Zeros in Grading]( Teachers can rethink their grading practices to make them more mathematically fair for students and allow for redemption for a missed assignment. [3 Ways Administrators Can Show They Care About Teachers as People]( It’s easy for school leaders to get caught up in roles and responsibilities—but it’s important to remember that teachers are more than their job titles. [More Than a Dozen Ways to Build Movement Into Learning]( Physical activity that amplifies learning can have a powerful effect on retention and engagement—it’s also fun. [Teaching Kids to Give and Receive Quality Peer Feedback]( Building a classroom culture of feedback requires scaffolding and a safe, nurturing environment, but it’s worth the effort, teachers say. [5 Tips for Becoming an Apolitical Teacher]( Remaining politically neutral in the classroom opens up space for students to debate and discover their own beliefs. [Short Breaks Help Students—and Teachers—Find Their Calm]( Simple, quick exercises improve mindfulness, self-regulation, and well-being, for both students and teachers. [Expanding Students’ Ideas About How to Give Presentations]( A simple framework can help upper elementary students find the perfect method to share their learning with their classmates. [Teaching Students to Transfer Their Learning to New Contexts]( The start of a unit is a great time to encourage students to see how what they’re learning applies in different situations. [Engaging Students With Community-Based Projects]( Having high school students research their town, including the history and local issues, can help them see ways to contribute to their community. [How SEL Can Help Make Schools Feel More Inclusive]( Integrating social and emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching can help build a school culture that celebrates all students. [ Love Edutopia? Pass This On. ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494