Episode 9: The Real Problem Isn’t Letter Grades—It’s How We Use Them

Educators often debate whether letter grades should be abolished, but here’s the truth: the symbol itself isn’t the problem, it’s how we use it. In this episode of Fires in Grading, we dive into why fighting over A, B, C, or 1–4 misses the point, and how the real work lies in giving those symbols meaning through standards-based teaching and learning practices. Whether your school uses letters, numbers, or descriptors, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what grades actually communicate.