Making Grades Matter with Dr. Matt Townsley

<p>Education and assessment/grading enthusiast, Dr. Matt Townsley joins this episode! As a former district administrator and secondary teacher, he has firsthand experience implementing and leading lasting grading reform. He shares the strengths of standards based grading to create meaningful student grades. Along with strategies for district leaders are the 3 P’s for leading change and major barriers to implementing change. His love for education and enthusiasm for learning over earning is contagious. He will leave you inspired for student-focused, kingdom impact in your role.</p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://mctownsley.net/">mctownsley.net</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/mctownsley">twitter.com/mctownsley</a></p> <p><strong>Book Recommendations:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://jongordon.com/books/positiveteam/">The Power of a Positive Team</a><br> <a href="http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/What-We-Know-About-Grading.aspx">What We Know About Grading: What Works, What Doesn’t and What’s Next</a></p>