Grades vs. Growth: What Are We Really Assessing? with Michael Brody, Assistant Head of School
Description
What if grades reflected only what students truly learned—not compliance or point-chasing? In this episode, Michael Brody, Assistant Head of School at JCHS, shares the school’s “Grading for Learning” philosophy, which prioritizes mastery over noise like attendance penalties or extra credit. He explains how policies like retakes and rewrites encourage intellectual risk-taking, while AP courses focus on authentic, college-level learning rather than test prep. Michael offers insight into how JCHS balances rigorous academic standards with fostering intrinsically motivated learners who love learning for its own sake.
Episode launch date: October 19, 2025
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