ClassCast Podcast Ep.081 features Mr. Tyler Rablin, an instructional technology coach, high school English teacher, and anti-grading crusader in Washington, sharing his perspectives and research on grading and assessment with host Ryan Tibbens. This is among the all-time best episodes of the ClassCast Podcast because Tyler offers insights and ideas that challenge conventional wisdom, that put students first, and that show listeners a path to better formal education. By reforming grading, we can increase learning, boost confidence, improve culture, and help teachers to handle the burden of feedback.

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Table of Contents (*highlights)

0:00-11:31 -- Intro to Tyler Rablin & Crusading Against Grading *
11:31-15:27 -- How Teachers & Parents React to Grading Innovation
15:27-22:48 -- Ungrading: How It Works **
22:48-29:38 -- Gender in Grading & Student Self-Assessment
29:38-42:31 -- Grading's Impact on Confidence & Growth **
42:31-55:59 -- Is Grading a Culture Problem? **
55:59-1:10:12 -- The Purpose of School According to Tyler Rablin *
1:10:12-1:17:32 -- Tyler's Ideal School
1:17:32-1:28:14 -- Why Is 2021 So Hard? *
1:28:14-1:38:29 -- Tyler's Book/Movie Recs & Final Wrap-Up

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