The pandemic revealed the weaknesses of our century-old traditional grading practices, many of which hamper effective teaching and learning and contribute to achievement and opportunity gaps. Come learn about how one district is encouraging secondary teachers to reassess their grading practices and make adjustments that can guide students toward academic success. Learn about which grading practices are inequitable and potential fixes. You'll hear how we took the first steps towards more equitable practices, what our next steps will be, and what initial student outcomes we have seen as teachers pilot new and more equitable grading practices. We will share our resources, practical tips, lessons learned, and our timeline. You will hear teachers', students', instructional coaches' and district leaders' perspectives on how we can better grade to transform the student experience and inspire a love of learning.