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Middle schoolers recently received their first Standards-Based Grading report cards. We’re here to help make sense of this change! Visit district65.net/sbg for resources to learn more about the benefits and how it supports your child’s learning journey. Script, Animation, and Produced by Kamika Onwukwe Narrator: Terrance Little

Long time teacher Kim Barbaro shares her insights on standards based grading.

Tawana Stiff, a math teacher at Nichols Middle School, shares how Standards Based Grading helps student to learn accountability and take ownership of their learning.

Wendy Mohrenweiser, an Individual Education Services Teacher at Chute Middle School, highlights how the traditional grading system can leave students at a learning disadvantage. She emphasizes that shifting the focus from points to progress is essential for helping students reach their full learning potential.

Tawana Stiff, a math teacher at Nichols Middle School, explains how Standards-Based Grading helps teachers provide students with equitable, individualized learning opportunities.