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Dr. Matt Townsley is an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Northern Iowa and a former district adminstrator and high school math teacher. In addition to being an accomplished faculty coach and author of many books about Alternative Grading, Matt also has the distinction of having presented the highest energy presentation ever done at The Grading Conference, earning him the distinctive moniker of "The Sportscaster of Alternative Grading". Join Matt, Sharona and Bosley on this energetic, wonderfully inspirational voyage through Matt's writings, research, and experience working with educators, students and parents across the spectrum on rethinking grading.

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• Matt Townsley
• A Parent's Guide to Grading and Learning (Townsley)
• Using Grading to Support Student Learning (Townsley)
• Punished by Rewards (Alfie Kohn)
• Fair Isn't Always Equal (Rick Wormeli)
• The New Art and Science of Teaching (A Competency Based Education Framework) Bob Marzano
• Making Grades Matter - Standards-Based Grading in a Secondary PLC at Work (Townsley)
• Grading From the Inside Out (Schimmer)

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