A labor day break
Four posts to get you thinking over the holiday
It’s Labor Day here in the United States, so Robert and I are taking an early-semester break. We hope you also have a chance to take a break, spend time with family and friends, and generally relax. We’ll be back next week with new posts and new ideas.
If you’re looking for something to inspire you, here are four blog posts that might resonate at the start of this school year.
A growth-focused icebreaker
Robert describes the only icebreaker he’s ever liked, and how it can support alternative grading.
Finding middle ground
If you’re feeling pressure or anxiety about your classroom choices, here’s my advice on how to stay centered and decide what really matters.
Robert’s detailed take-down of why weighted averages don’t make mathematical sense.
Got a question about what “ungrading” means? My glossary might help.