Episode 17: How Culture Impacts the Change Process

This episode brings hosts Garth Larson, Becky Peppler, and Don Smith together with special guest Jimmy Casas to unpack why grading reform so often stalls—not because of policies or systems, but because of adult behavior and school culture. Drawing from Jimmy’s work in Culturize, Recalibrate the Culture, and Words on the Wall, the group explores the four core principles of Culturize as a behavior framework for adults and connects them directly to real grading changes Becky and Don have supported in schools and districts. The conversation offers practical insights for leaders facing cultural resistance, highlights why culture is inseparable from sustainable grading reformLearn more about our host, Otus, here: https://hubs.li/Q03StGb_0