@tguskey

Professor Emeritus, University of Kentucky

 Lexington, KY
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Joined August 2013
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Matt Torgler@MattTorglerOct 13
I cannot say enough about how this book changed my teaching style and emphasis on targeted feedback towards student mastery #socialstudies #grading #SBG #Education @tguskey
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Thomas Guskey previews his Learning Forward 2026 preconference session, "Uniting Our Efforts to Evaluate Professional Learning." He breaks down the 5 critical levels of evidence for evaluating PL, how generative AI can streamline data gathering and analysis, and how to plan backward from the student outcomes you want to see. Read the full post to see how evaluation can become a built-in part of professional learning — not an afterthought — and register to join Tom's session on Sunday, December 6th at the 2026 Annual Conference. Registration details are in the post! #LearnFwd26 @tguskey @LearningForward learningforward.org/2026/09/…

Evaluation: The Key To Improving Professional Learning | Learning Forward

Educators know that meaningful evaluation can transform learning. When we evaluate student learning, we gain valuable insight into what content, strategies,

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In an exciting preconference session at the upcoming Learning Forward Conference, we’ll explore how AI simplifie both formative and summative evaluation strategies, unlocking meaningful insights that drive continuous improvement in professional learning. learningforward.org/2026/09/…

Evaluation: The Key To Improving Professional Learning | Learning Forward

Educators know that meaningful evaluation can transform learning. When we evaluate student learning, we gain valuable insight into what content, strategies,

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If you're struggling with questions about grade inflation, this may help: edweek.org/teaching-learning…

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Fix Grade Inflation (Opinion)

Grades continue to rise as other external measures of student achievement stay flat. Why?

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Drew Janetzki
@drewjanetzkiJul 30
What is the most important question you will ever ask as an educator? Our next Season 4 episode is live. I sat down with Dr Thomas Guskey, Professor Emeritus at the University of Kentucky and one of the most influential voices in the world on evaluating professional learning. Have a listen, and if it lands with you, a follow and a quick review help other principals or educators find it. Here is your episode: "Thomas Guskey: Select Talent or Develop Talent, The Question That Shapes Every Educator” Apple Podcasts and Spotify, so it will appear there under NSWPPA Professional Learnings. Links:  Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas… Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/0eD… #EducationalLeadership #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolLeadership #PrincipalsMatter #NSWPPA #support #empower #advocate #lead @nswppa @tguskey
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Jack Silva, Ed.D@basdjacksilvaJun 23
Thank you to @laurajlink and @tguskey for their kindness and support over many years as we addressed assessment and grading issues. Your research in the field has helped us and so many other schools to assess and grade students more completely and fairly.
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Matt Townsley@mctownsleyMay 27
Replying to @mcschneiderphd
I read this in a @tguskey paper from a few years ago, what do you think? Source: tguskey.com/wp-content/uploa…
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Our book on "Grading with Integrity" was selected by the Illinois Education Association for their Summer Virtual Book Study Program! Over 1200 teachers & school leaders will read and discuss the ideas that Nancy Frey, Doug Fisher, and I shared during their 8-week summer program.
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I’m so honored that readers of The Learning Professional find the ideas I describe to be helpful, and to be included among these distinguished authors.
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Ammar A. Merhbi
@AmmarMerhbiMay 22
Brilliant piece by @tguskey Beware of Consultants tguskey.com/beware-of-consul…

Beware of Consultants - Thomas R. Guskey & Associates

Thomas R. Guskey Citation: Guskey, T. R. (2026, May 15). Beware of consultants. (In L. Ferlazzo’s ‘That was a mistake:” The education ideas that teachers learned to reject). Education Week. https:/...

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How should we select class valedictorians? Let us know what you think! tguskey.com/wp-content/uploa…
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Ammar A. Merhbi
@AmmarMerhbiMay 4
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@tguskey 's 25th anniversary 2nd edition of "Evaluating Professional Learning" is a must read. This with @LearningForward updated PL standards should be a must have for anyone involved in PL in education.
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Generative AI tools can help evaluate professional learning programs, from building knowledge assessments to measuring teacher efficacy. @tguskey put AI platforms to the test. The quality varied by tool and all results still needed a human expert’s eye to be truly useful. #TheLearningPro ow.ly/UUNg50YR6iS
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This article by Laura Link, John Eric Novosel-Lingat, and me highlights critical differences in the perceptions of parents and educators on issues related to homework and grading, and offers specific guidelines for addressing those differences. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…

Variation in stakeholders’ views on homework and grading: A study to improve policy & practice -...

School policies regarding homework and grading are among the most controversial areas of education reform. This quantitative study investigates differences in v...

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This new article highlights two flawed assumptions about grading that must be addressed to achieve meaningful reform. edweek.org/teaching-learning…

Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too (Opinion)

The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them, argues Thomas R. Guskey.

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This new article in The Learning Professional describes how AI streamlines technical tasks, but also heightens leaders’ responsibility to ensure professional learning design and evaluation efforts are accurate and aligned with the intended purposes. learningforward.org/journal/…

Leveraging AI To Evaluate Professional Learning: ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

AI can simplify many aspects of evaluation, including survey creation, but professional learning leaders’ thoughtful reflection and critical analysis are essential.

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What an honor to be among the wonderful education leaders on both of these lists!
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For those struggling with how to establish the highest level of performance in a grading or proficiency scale, this may help: edweek.org/leadership/opinio…

When Parents Question Grades, They Aren't Asking About Rigor (Opinion)

Clear expectations matter more to parents than complexity when it comes to student grades.

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I'm happy to announce that the second edition of Evaluating Professional Learning has just been released! It describes how AI has made some evaluation tasks easier, but educators' professional judgement remains crucial. I hope educators everywhere find it helpful!
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