How can schools move beyond outdated grading and assessment practices to better support student learning?

In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Leading with Purpose, Jim Cummins and Dr. Nathan Manley welcome guest speaker Dr. Michael Evans — educator, consultant, and co-author of Assessment Literacy for Educators. Together, they explore assessment literacy, competency-based learning, grading reform, and how leaders can create systems that truly reflect student growth.

Dr. Evans shares practical insights from more than 30 years in education, discussing how classroom assessment, large-scale testing, and meaningful feedback can work together to improve outcomes for students and schools.

Explore Dr. Evans’ book here: