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Arthur Chiaravalli
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Founder and executive director @growbeyondgrades.org. Exploring what’s possible in education.
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Arthur Chiaravalli @achiaravalli.bsky.social · Nov 26
I have to say, following friends made on that other site, I am so happy to see all your smiling faces. Sounds silly—it’s just a site—but I’m excited to maybe hang out again somewhere that isn’t the online equivalent of a post-apocalyptic shopping mall.
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karismjones.bsky.social
Congratulations Sharlyn! It was a pleasure to see this piece develop and now featured on @growbeyondgrades.org.
Bookmark this insightful essay for high schoolers struggling with how they measure up on externally determined scales.
growbeyondgrades.org Grow Beyond Grades @growbeyondgrades.org · Sep 19
Our second Growth, Not Grades winner is Sharlyn Barrett 🎉

Sharlyn writes how chasing perfection — whether pounds on a scale or letters on a page — left her ready to give up. She imagines an education that values growth and self-acceptance.

Read and share!
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The Degrading Scale — Grow Beyond Grades
In her essay, Sharlyn Barrett recalls how the pursuit of perfection—whether on a scale or on a report card—stripped joy from both learning and life, and how messages about perfection left her exhauste...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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“I was threatened with being referred to the FBI... They also threatened to stain my record so I would never get a job again. They also threatened with an extended detention if I didn’t give them the passwords to the student information or to my district files."
Vermont school superintendent detained after trip to Nicaragua
Wilmer Chavarria, the superintendent of the Winooski School District, was held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection while returning to the country after visiting family.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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growbeyondgrades.org
🕐 ONE WEEK LEFT!

Students: How have grades—or the lack of them—shaped your learning or growth?

All genres & formats welcome ✍️
Cash prizes 💸
Chance to be published 📚

growbeyondgrades.org/contest
#gradeless #ungrading #growbeyondgrades
@humanrestorationproject.org @gotlearning.bsky.social
Contest — Grow Beyond Grades
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May 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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✍️ PLEASE SHARE WITH HS & COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS!
How have grades—or the experience of learning without them—influenced your learning, growth, or personal journey? All genres and formats welcome! @humrespro.bsky.social @gotlearning.bsky.social
#gradeless #growbeyondgrades
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Contest — Grow Beyond Grades
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April 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Is it too much to imagine schools where students’ learning, growth, strengths, and identities can be acknowledged, celebrated, even shared—without the stifling influences of standardization and measurement? @achiaravalli.bsky.social www.growbeyondgrades.org/blog/we-need...
We Need to Talk About Standards-based Grading — Grow Beyond Grades
While standards-based grading purports to put the focus squarely on learning, practitioners have noted how this is not always the reality. Arthur Chiaravalli points out the ways that SBG “has at times...
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March 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Amazing Student Power Summit in Ohio! I’ve learned so much the last couple days and was honored to be a presenter! It was great to meet a couple of huge inspirations on my #ungrading journey, @johannabrown.bsky.social and @achiaravalli.bsky.social! I wouldn’t be where I am w/o @growbeyondgrades.org!
March 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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covingtonedu.bsky.social
The TG2 community was my entry into progressive education systems & so many friendships I've held dear to this day. Many years, a career change, and TG2's own transformation into @growbeyondgrades.org later, the @humrespro.bsky.social gang finally got to hang out with @achiaravalli.bsky.social!
Selfie with Chris, Cassie, Arthur, & Nick
March 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Columbus-bound to present 'Why Grow Beyond Grades' at the Student Power Summit this weekend. Looking forward to meeting up with the likes of @chrismcnutt.bsky.social and @covingtonedu.bsky.social of @humrespro.bsky.social, @johannabrown.bsky.social, @csarkonak.bsky.social. See you soon!
Arthur navigates Newark Airport Session description
March 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Nuevo podcast @professinotas.bsky.social 📣
Hoy 3 estudiantes de Bachillerato @learnlife.bsky.social nos hablan de su autonomía, su pasión por aprender y su sentido de comunidad. No os perdáis este nuevo episodio inspirador sinnotas.es/2025/03/01/e...
March 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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📢 ANNOUNCING AN ESSAY CONTEST FOR HS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS!!! 🚀
How have grades—or the experience of learning without them—influenced your learning, growth, or personal journey? Please share w/interested students! @gotlearning.bsky.social #ungrading #growbeyondgrades
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Contest — Grow Beyond Grades
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February 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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I just enjoyed the most wonderful 75 minutes with brilliant, committed, compassionate colleagues! Thank you so much @growbeyondgrades.org and @achiaravalli.bsky.social !

The topic was #ungrading, but so much more!
February 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Hope you can join us!
growbeyondgrades.org Grow Beyond Grades @growbeyondgrades.org · Feb 15
Starting in just over an hour! If you still would like to join us, here's the direct link. We'll let you in if your email doesn't look too suspicious! Video call link: meet.google.com/zqy-orhm-krb
February 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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La evaluación o es inclusiva o carece de validez
February 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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carlameyrink.bsky.social
I'm writing about our school-wide move to grading less through SBG & student self-assessment. I'd love you're feedback!
#EduSky
February 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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📢 We're writing a book! 📖✨

But instead of working in silence, we’re inviting our community to be part of the process. Join our Community Gathering on Feb. 15 (11 AM–12 PM ET)!

📚 RSVP here!
growbeyondgrades.org/events/15feb...
Community Gathering - We’re Writing a Book! (Part 2) — Grow Beyond Grades
Did you know that we’re writing a book?!? Rather than toil in silence until we have a final product, we felt our Community Gatherings would be a perfect way to assemble with trusted community, share w...
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February 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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theritaphd.bsky.social
Looking forward to this! Gonna be talking about a part of my ungrading journey I’ve yet to write about.
February 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Starting in 30 minutes! Here's the direct link. We'll let you in if your email doesn't look too suspicious!

@mariana-morales.bsky.social @helopait.bsky.social @rhonhigg.bsky.social @themcw.bsky.social @davefrangiosa.bsky.social
@gregpask.bsky.social
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February 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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mariana-morales.bsky.social
Hay personas y proyectos a quienes no puedo decir que no... Así que ahí ando otra vez enredada, escribiendo en inglés con @bpalop.bsky.social sobre lo que hemos aprendido estos tres años con el podcast @professinotas.bsky.social . Gracias, @achiaravalli.bsky.social por esta iniciativa
February 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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growbeyondgrades.org
📢 We’re writing a book! 📖✨

But instead of working in silence, we’re inviting our community to be part of the process. Join our Community Gatherings on Feb. 8 & 15 (11 AM–12 PM ET)!

📚 RSVP here!
growbeyondgrades.org/events/08feb...
Community Gathering - We’re Writing a Book! (Part 1) — Grow Beyond Grades
Did you know that we’re writing a book?!? Rather than toil in silence until we have a final product, we felt our Community Gatherings would be a perfect way to assemble with trusted community, share w...
growbeyondgrades.org
February 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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mahabali.bsky.social
Someone interviewed me recently about my alternative grading practices and what influenced me to move away from traditional grading - and I realized my experiences of oppression (1st and 2nd hand) influence this so strongly. I don't think I realized it until I articulated it. #ungrading
January 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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csarkonak.bsky.social
Very excited that it's just 1.5 months until the Student Power Summit in Ohio! I feel very honored to be presenting alongside @achiaravalli.bsky.social, @covingtonedu.bsky.social, @johannabrown.bsky.social, and so many more that I've learned so much from over the years! Can't wait to learn and grow!
January 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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growbeyondgrades.org
Did you hear? We’re officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! That means we need a Board. We are incredibly humbled by this group of educators who believed in our vision enough to join us. Take a moment to bask in their brilliance—you’ll be glad you did! growbeyondgrades.org/board
Board of Directors — Grow Beyond Grades
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January 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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“I keep bumping up against a stubborn, inconvenient truth: It has been easier to help people grade less in a traditionally graded system than in a standards-based one.” @achiaravalli.bsky.social
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Can Standards-based Grading Grade Less? — Grow Beyond Grades
Most would consider standards-based grading part of the gradeless continuum. But it has been easier to help people grade less in a traditionally graded system than in a standards-based one. Finding wa...
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January 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM