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December 3, 2021·

Make Standards Visible in Mastery Communication

Learning is an on-going process and it seems inadequate and arbitrary to try to label learning along the way when it looks so different for so many students. But since…

December 2, 2021·

The MasteryBook customizable reports: Stop feeling limited by your reporting software

Feeling limited by your reporting software?

December 1, 2021·

Students Self-Assess for Mastery

In the third week of our start of school series for setting up a no-grades classroom, Isaac and I tackle the selection of power standards and building progressions for mastery…

November 24, 2021·

Giving Thanks for a Great Team and Our Partner Schools

At Mastery Portfolio, we believe in being thankful every day of the year, not just on Thanksgiving. However, in the holiday spirit, we took a few minutes to reflect and…

November 17, 2021·

Mastery Portfolio’s, Starr Sackstein on the Dr. Will Show

In this episode of the Dr. Will Show, Dr. Will Deyamport III and Starr Sackstein discuss the importance of shifting the conversation about and practices around how most schools approach…

November 9, 2021·

Mastery Portfolio Partners with Phillips Academy Andover to Examine Learner-Centered Assessment Practices

By: Heidi Wall, Assistant Head of the Math Department at Phillips Academy Andover This October, the mathematics, statistics, and computer science department engaged in two full days of professional development…

November 1, 2021·

Why Mastery Portfolio?

Shifting away from traditional grading practices is challenging, but that obstacle shouldn’t deter any educator who is interested in doing what is best for all kids. As we move to…

October 25, 2021·

EdTech Start-up Mastery Portfolio Seeks to Disrupt Traditional Grading System Proving Standards-First Grading is the Future of Education

Mastery Portfolio is growing and continuing our mission to revitalize outdated grading practices putting students progress and achievement first. “Through the standards-first and mastery-focused model championed by the Mastery Portfolio…

October 13, 2021·

Power Women: Starr Sackstein of Mastery Portfolio On How To Successfully Navigate Work, Love and Life As A Powerful Woman

Mastery Portfolio, LLC’s COO, Starr Sackstein is a one of a kind Power Woman. She works everyday to improve our education system to ensure that it supports and…